How a Son Arranged His Mother’s Marriage After 18 Years of Divorce in Lahore

Abdul Ahad, described as a “trailblazer” by many on social media, stated that arranging his mother’s marriage 18 years after her divorce in Lahore was “unexpected.”
“I came home from the office around midnight, and my mother came into my room and told me that my sister Tuba was suggesting a marriage proposal. I had my AirPods in and took them off to reply ‘OK,’ as my mother usually doesn’t discuss such topics, and we usually wind up those discussions,” he shared during his appearance on the Aaj Pakistan morning show.
Ahad’s videos, where he became a witness to his mother’s marriage, went viral on social media, with his sister accompanying him.
Many praised the 18-year-old for being involved in major decisions of his mother’s life. In various interviews, he admitted he was initially hesitant to upload videos on social media, but acknowledged that the positive response from news platforms was appreciated.
“Later, two days after that, my mother came into my room again and told me about the proposal. She mentioned that Tuba gave me the suitor’s number, and I received his call,” Ahad told Sidra Iqbal, the morning show host.
Following this, he said he became interested in the proposal. He asked his mother about it, and she asked him to speak to the suitor. “Then I had a very normal conversation with him, and I learned that he was willing to accept the family,” he explained.
“I liked him after speaking with him; then I consulted with my family, including my grandparents, uncle, and elders. The family met with him to get to know him better,” he added.
Ahad expressed a “sense of acceptance” from the suitor, who referred to him as ‘son’ during their conversation.
“When the conversation started, he referred to me as a son. I told a friend that after a long time, I had this feeling. It felt good, I don’t know what it is, but it was overwhelming. I liked him.”
After the initial conversation, his mother showed a willingness to explore the relationship, recognizing a need for companionship.
He added that until the first week of November, the family hadn’t considered this, and his mother had been concerned about them.
“When this was discussed, I realized that she was thinking about it, and then I decided to fully support her.”
When asked, Ahad expressed that he wanted his future stepfather to “completely accept his mother and make her feel comfortable,” as she was introverted.
He admitted this could only happen if his mother allowed it. “Out of nowhere, my sister changed her job, where she made a friend, and he [the stepfather] was her uncle. It was very unexpected. There was nothing before November.” Ahad noted that the situation unfolded “unexpectedly,” with discussions beginning in early November. Just days later, the suitor visited Pakistan, and they shared a meal, during which everything progressed smoothly and naturally.
In response to a question, Ahad said women often don’t move on after their husbands die or they get divorced. He thought they might face family pressure when making such decisions.
“But even if someone does, they choose to hide it,” Ahad said, adding that as an internet influencer, he was hesitant to share the videos on social media.