the joy of the wedding reception (Walima) is cut short by a public scandal and a major shift in Mahid’s social standing. The episode, titled “The Mufti’s Burden,” explores the clash between family honor and a malicious conspiracy.
The Appointment of the Mufti
The episode opens with Dada Huzur (Osman Niyazi) making a grand announcement in front of all the gathered guests. Impressed by Mahid’s sense of justice during recent family disputes, Osman officially declares Mahid as the next Mufti of the Niyazi lineage. While this brings tears of pride to Seher’s eyes, it leaves Wasim and his family “fati ki fati” (stunned and envious), as they had hoped to inherit the religious authority themselves.
The Heirloom and the Envy
To further solidify Seher’s position as the new “Malkin” (Mistress) of the house, Osman presents her with a traditional family heirloom—a necklace passed down to Niyazi daughters-in-law for generations. Husnara and Nazima are visibly fuming, watching Seher receive the respect they believe she doesn’t deserve. Husnara whispers to Nazima that the higher Seher rises, the harder she will fall.
The Pesticide Scandal
The celebration is abruptly halted when a group of people from the local charity wing storm the Walima. They hold up bags of rice and shout accusations against the Niyazi family. They claim that the rice distributed as Sadqah (charity) on behalf of the wedding was contaminated with pesticide, causing several people in the neighborhood to fall ill.
The Climax: A Family Defamed
The episode ends with a chaotic confrontation. As the guests begin to leave in fear of food poisoning, Mahid tries to defend the family’s reputation, but the evidence seems planted against them. Seher notices a specific marking on the rice bags that matches the stock Husnara was handling earlier that morning. The final shot is of Mahid looking at the angry crowd, realizing that his first day as Mufti has begun with a stain on his family’s honor.
Major Highlights
- Mahid’s Promotion: Dada Huzur officially appoints Mahid as the new Mufti, bypassing older family members.
- The Heirloom: Seher receives the symbolic jewelry of the Niyazi household, marking her as the chosen successor.
- Sabotage at the Walima: Husnara’s deadly plan to harm Seher’s reputation manifests as a food poisoning scandal.
- The Silent Accusation: Seher finds proof of internal sabotage but is too shocked to speak as the crowd turns violent.
Precap for Tomorrow:
Mahid vows to find the person who poisoned the charity rice, even if it is someone from his own bloodline. Husnara tries to plant the poison bottle in Seher’s room to frame her. Meanwhile, Kausar arrives at the mansion and warns Mahid that if he cannot protect Seher from his family’s politics, she will take her daughter back to their old life.
