A heartwarming story from Pakistan has gone viral, as a young man has received widespread admiration for helping his mother find a second chance at love and life by arranging her marriage.
A son’s love for his mother
A touching video shared on Instagram by Abdul Ahad has captured the emotional moments leading up to his mother’s nikaah (marriage ceremony). The video highlights their deep bond, showcasing heartfelt exchanges between the mother and son before transitioning to the joyful celebration.
“For the past 18 years, I tried my best to give her a special life according to my worth, as she sacrificed her whole life for us,” Abdul narrates in the video. “But eventually, she deserved her own peaceful life, so as a son, I think I did the right thing. I supported my mom to take a second chance at love and life after 18 years.”
The video concludes with beautiful visuals from the nikaah ceremony, filled with blessings, smiles, and heartfelt well-wishes from family and friends.
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Love and support
In a follow-up post, Abdul shared a photo from the ceremony along with a heartfelt message: “It took me days to share the news of my mother’s marriage due to hesitation, but the love and support you all showed is truly overwhelming,” he wrote. “I told Amma how you people appreciated and respected our decision, and we are both grateful. I may not be able to respond to every message, comment, and story, but please know that each one means the world to us.”
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Netizens reacts
Abdul’s courageous and progressive gesture resonated with social media users, earning praise for defying societal norms and prioritising his mother’s happiness. One commenter expressed, “This is so inspiring! It’s not easy to stand by your loved ones against traditional mindsets.” Another wrote, “What a beautiful bond you share. Your mother is lucky to have you.”
A third user remarked, “This is the kind of love and respect that needs to be normalised in our society.” Others added, “Abdul, you are a true role model,” and, “May your family continue to receive blessings for this selfless act.”
