There is something interesting happening with Dar-e-Nijaat. Just when viewers think they have figured out Abu Bakar, Khushbakht and Zaryab, the drama gives them another reason to revisit the characters. This time, the conversation is not just about the story or the performances. It is about whether people as kind as Abu Bakar and Khushbakht actually exist.
Dar-e-Nijaat by Umera Ahmed has brought forth a man who doesn’t disgrace his wife over her past, a mother who accepts her daughter-in-law (grieving for a past reationship) warmly, and a family wherein kindness appears to be second nature. This is something very difficult for Zaryab to accept given how she has had so much emotional baggage in life. For viewers, it has become a question of its own: are Abu Bakar and Khushbakht simply good people, or are they too good to be true?
The latest episodes have brought this discussion back into focus, with fans sharing their thoughts on Abu Bakar’s patience, Khushbakht’s affection for Zaryab, and the changing relationship between the newly married couple.
Abu Bakar Is Everything Zaryab Does Not Know How to Handle
Zaryab has had much of her life living with a man like Zamil, who puts her through a lot of guilt trips and who pays no heed to her decisions, putting her on the hook for things she did not even do. Therefore, when she marries a man like Abu Bakar, who turns out to be the antithesis of what she has experienced all her life, trusting him becomes difficult. She is so accustomed to being wronged that any kindness just causes her to distrust.
The distinctiveness of Abu Bakar is seen in the way he reacts to Zaryab despite being snapped by her for no apparent reason. Unlike most men, he doesn’t shout back at her, nor does he guilt trip or try to fight with her just because he thinks that he’s right and he wants to win. Abu Bakar admits the pain that she inflicts on him; however, he doesn’t use his emotions to take revenge on her. After being with a guy who didn’t respect her choices, Zaryab is now with a man who lets her speak up.
Perhaps that is what makes Abu Bakar so difficult for Zaryab to believe in. She keeps waiting for his kindness to come with a catch, for his patience to run out or for him to turn her mistakes against her. But Abu Bakar is not trying to mould her into the woman he wants her to be. He is letting her be, giving her the space to figure things out at her own pace. For someone who has spent years feeling emotionally cornered, being with a man who offers her respect without making her fight for it is an entirely new experience.
Khushbakht Is Giving Zaryab the Kind of Mother-in-Law We Rarely See
Whereas Abu Bakar’s patience has stunned the audience, so has the behavior of Khushbakht.
Played by Sania Saeed, Khushbakht treats Zaryab not like a woman whose worth has to be proven before letting her enter her house. Instead, she gives her love and support and tries to help her feel at ease. Rather than turning every disagreement into a battle between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, she approaches Zaryab with an understanding that seems to come from her own experiences.
Their scenes have a quiet warmth that many viewers have responded to. In recent online discussions, fans have described the bond between the two women as comforting, with some particularly appreciating how Khushbakht encourages Zaryab to be kinder and more patient.
The writer, Umera Ahmed, has also commented on this issue by asking why it is hard for people to accept characters who possess human traits like compassion, empathy, and the ability to forgive others. It seems strange but there is an element of truth in it, that perhaps Abu Bakar seems fictional because television has made toxic behavior common enough to make simple human values seem exceptional.
The Power of Nikah Lies in What Comes After It
One of the more meaningful aspects of Dar-e-Nijaat is the way it presents nikah as more than a wedding ceremony or a solution to a complicated situation.
Abu Bakar’s understanding of marriage becomes particularly clear when Zaryab worries that he might hold her mistakes against her. He makes it clear that their relationship is not supposed to be built on curses, grudges or a desire to settle scores. It is meant to offer affection, mercy, consideration and patience.
Zamil’s behaviour provides a contrast to Abu Bakar’s approach. One man has treated love as something that gives him power over a woman; the other is trying to establish a relationship in which both people can be heard. Nikah, in this context, is not a magical cure for Zaryab’s past. Getting married does not instantly erase her fears, nor should Abu Bakar be expected to heal every wound she carries. What it can offer her is a different environment in which she can begin to question the things she has come to believe about herself and relationships.
One of the biggest talking points recently among viewers has been Abu Bakar’s softness towards Zaryab, and it is the little things that have won people over. From bringing her dark chocolates and Pringles to buying a phone for her so she does not get bored, he pays attention to what might make her comfortable. He lets her rest instead of waking her up, overlooks her outbursts and makes an effort to notice the little things she likes. And while Zaryab might still tell him, “I hate you from the core of my heart,” it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore how much she notices his efforts. She may not be ready to admit it, but Abu Bakar’s quiet care is getting through to her. Fans have been loving this gentle side of him, especially because he does not make a big deal out of the things he does for her. He simply wants her to feel comfortable, even if she is not ready to return his affection just yet.
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Dar e Nijaat is penned by Umera Ahmed, directed by Saqib Khan and features Nameer Khan, Shehryar Munawar, Dur e Fishan, Saba Hamid, Sania Saeed, Faran Tahir among others.
