This week’s Jama Taqseem episode has put our focus on the little things we tend to ignore in life, the influence of families on our marriage. In episode 22, it can be seen that Laila (Mawra Hocane) and Qais (Talha Chahour) are in a clash over their mothers’ influence. The couple who have not yet discussed having children are met with opposite viewpoints from their mother.
Where Qais’s mother desires to become a grandmother to a boy child, Laila’s mother wants her to focus on her career and leave family planning for later. She also argues that the decision to have a child lies solely with the couple. Qais’s mother puts her wish before her son, urging him to start his own family and to make Laila focus on the household rather than work. On the other hand, Laila’s mother urges her to focus on her career rather than bind herself to caring for a child.
Where Laila is inclined toward having a child and Qais has not had that thought in mind, form an opinion on the topic in light of their mothers’ views. Qais pushes his mother’s desire onto his wife, who clearly refutes the idea for her career. The change and determination in their tones show how much their mother influenced their thinking.
Viewers note the influence of the mothers on the couple and debate over the topic. A user stated:
They also questioned how Laila’s point of view shifts under her mother’s influence, despite Laila’s headstrong personality. A user stated:
Another commented on the imposition of thoughts on children and said:
Qais’s behaviour, regardless of his unemployment, does not sit well with people, and they expect him to show maturity in the situation rather than blurt out his mother’s wish. A netizen commented:
They expect him to stand his ground and tell his parents that they can not plan a child due to his financial situation, a user stated:
They also focus on how uncalled for this wish is, given his struggle with work. A viewer wrote on X:
Why is qais getting so prissy about laila saying no to having a kid… my brother in islam, you don’t have a job right now.
— A (@coralwarmth) November 20, 2025
People also disagree with Qais’s mother’s view that a child strengthens a marriage, rather than the increased responsibilities, the couple drifts apart, a user commented:
While people disagree with Qais’s mother’s demand for a grandchild, they still believe the clash of mindsets between the in-laws is creating this rift between the couple. They support the idea of the couple deciding when to have a baby, but they also question whether Laila’s mother is influencing her thoughts. A user posted:
Another stated:
The couple again finds itself in an argument over the clashing mindsets of their families and their influence on their personal lives. Yet both wish to please their families respectively and move forward as a happy couple, too.
