In his latest interview, actor Hamza Ali Abbasi opened up about the complexities of adultery, marriage, and faith—subjects he has never been hesitant to discuss. In the episode, released last week on YouTube, Abbasi challenged the belief that marriage alone can prevent infidelity or suppress desire.
“The urge to have something outside of marriage does not end after re-marrying,” he stated. “You can have four wives and still be unfaithful. A man who marries solely for this reason will eventually get bored of his new wife too. Everyone should seek to end this inherent urge in themselves if they have it.”
Abbasi emphasized that Muslims, in particular, should view adultery as a serious sin and understand the importance of self-discipline. “Adultery is one of the five greatest sins in Islam. God made only one Eve for Adam,” he explained. “Islam allows four marriages only in exceptional circumstances. Men would have countless wives before that. Islam limited it to four and made it clear in the same verse that you should try to marry only once, as you won’t be able to do justice to more than one wife.”
The actor has voiced similar opinions in the past. A few months ago, an old clip resurfaced after an actor made an on-air statement, in front of his wife, about being entitled to marry more women but being “content” with his current spouse. Abbasi responded by clarifying that the allowance for multiple marriages in Islam was a contextual response during wartime, designed to provide protection and stability, not a license for polygamy or “womanizing.”
During the *Lunch with Lillas* interview, Abbasi also shared insights from his upbringing, noting that he was surrounded by strong, independent women. “All women in my life are working women,” he said. “My sister is one of the most successful dermatologists in the world. That’s the secret to my glowing skin,” he joked. Abbasi also highlighted his mother’s career as a Supreme Court lawyer and his wife, actor and artist Naimal Khawar, who runs her own cosmetics company. “Working women can become a strength for men,” he added. “It gives me mental peace knowing that if something happens to me tomorrow, they will take care of themselves. Men should respect them and view them as a safety net rather than a threat.”
Abbasi, who has frequently shared his spiritual journey with the public, also released his second book earlier this year, *Meri Daryafat: Allah, Islam Aur Akhrat Ki Justaju Main*, in which he explores his evolving understanding of religion, morality, and the self.
