"It's a symbol of modesty, not a fashion accessory.”
Zubab Rana faced criticism for the way she styled her abaya.
The actress shared pictures from her holiday, pairing a lime green midi dress with a white abaya.
The abaya was worn as a shrug over her dress.
Zubab’s pictures were captioned: “In love with this white abaya.”
While the actress looked stunning in the outfit, the pictures sparked a heated debate among her fans and followers.
Many took to the comments section to express their disapproval of Zubab’s styling choice, particularly with regard to the abaya.
Auser wrote: “Abaya is meant to bring modesty and cover yourself, not to be worn as a fashion statement.”
Another commented: “Zubab, we love you, but this is not the right way to wear an abaya.
“It’s a symbol of modesty, not a fashion accessory.”
One user added: “I’m disappointed to see Zubab wearing an abaya like this. It’s disrespectful to the culture and religion.”
Netizens said Zubab’s styling choice was inappropriate.
One stated: “Abaya is not a shrug or a fashion item, it’s a part of our culture and religion.
“Please respect it. Half your legs are uncovered and you’re not even wearing a dupatta.”
Another user wrote: “It would have been better if you just wore the dress.
“No one would have criticised you then because they are used to their vulgarity.
“You’re wearing a religious piece of clothing with an immodest Western dress. It is disrespectful.”
One said:
“Shame on you. Don’t call it an abaya, call it a shrug.”
Another questioned: “Abaya? Are you even in your senses?”
One highlighted: “She probably saw TikTok girls doing this and thought it looked cool. Such a wannabe.
“They don’t know anything about our religion but you do. Stop following in their footsteps without using your brain.”
Another commented: “Only Zubab can show off her figure in an abaya.”
On the other hand, some fans came to Zubab Rana’s defence, praising her confidence and style.
One fan wrote: “Zubab, you look stunning, and your style is always on point. Ignore the haters and keep slaying.”
Another added: “Your vacation pictures are always a treat to watch. Don’t let anyone bring you down.”
Zubab Rana is admired for her bold and experimental approach to fashion, making her a style icon for many.
The actress has yet to address the criticism.