The Devil in a Hijab - Farishty Ibrahim

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Farishty, a name that once symbolized purity and righteousness, but ultimately became synonymous with deceit and betrayal. She is a character from novel Mushaf. Her story is a cautionary tale of how even the most well-intentioned individuals can fall prey to their own desires and become the very evil they once despised.

Compassionate woman:
Farishty's journey begins as a devout and compassionate young woman, always ready to lend a helping hand. She takes Mehmal, her sister, under her wing and nurses her back to health after a traumatic experience. But beneath her altruistic exterior, Farishty harbors a secret: her unrequited love for Humayun who happens to be the husband of Mehmal.

 Her step towards being an evil:
As Mehmal and Humayun's relationship blossoms, Farishty's jealousy simmers, eventually boiling over into resentment. She begins to manipulate those around her, using her knowledge of Islamic teachings to justify her own selfish desires. Farishty's transformation from a kind and gentle soul to a master manipulator is both shocking and heartbreaking.

Her love for Humayun:

Despite her cruel actions, it's impossible not to feel a pang of sympathy for Farishty. Her love for Humayun, though misguided, is genuine. She had dreamed about him since childhood. Her desperation to hold onto him, even if it means destroying her own sister's happiness, is a testament to the all-consuming nature of her passion. But the misery, her love for him had always been one sided. Humayun always took her as his sister.

But sympathy only goes so far.

 Farishty's actions are inexcusable, and her willingness to sacrifice her own sister's well-being for her own gain is reprehensible. Her ultimate triumph, marrying Humayun after Mehmal's coma, is a hollow victory, as it's clear that her relationship with him is built on deceit and manipulation.

She chose desire of her heart and destroyed her sister's life. Farishty's transformation from a kind and compassionate individual to a ruthless manipulator is a reminder that even the best of us can fall prey to our own weaknesses.


When I closed the book I was left with a sense of sadness and regret. Though she may have gotten what she wanted, her victory is ultimately a hollow one, built on the ruins of her own relationships and reputation. She could have had patience over losing him, but she chose to destroy her sister's happiness just to get her own happy ending.

After reading a lot of novels over 2years, mainly trying to understand villains' psychology Ayesha decided to put her thoughts out in a blog dedicating to the shady souls of this world.

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