PM Imran strongly recommends Turkish drama Yunus Emre for Pakistani youth

Prime Minister Imran Khan has recommended the country’s youth to watch Turkish drama serial Yunus Emre broadcast on PTV for all those who are interested in Sufism.

In his tweet on Tuesday, the premier wrote, “I strongly recommend the serial Yunus Emre being shown on PTV for all those who are interested in Sufism (Marayfat).”

I strongly recommend the serial Yunus Emre being shown on PTV for all those who are interested in Sufism (Marayfat).

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 1, 2020

Earlier, PTI senator Faisal Javed Khan said that another Mehmet Bozdağ directorial, Yunus Emre will be aired soon on state-run TV.

He further shared some insight about the drama. “”Yunus Emre (the Dervish) was an Islamic poet, a mystic & a poor villager,” he tweeted.

Faisal Javed further added that the show is the “story of a great Sufi wholly dedicated to ALLAH and searching for unity. It is a journey of transformation.”

Khan also called the serial ‘a great example of meticulous attention to detail.’

The senator has further detailed Emre’s personality, saying, “Yunus Emre was well versed in mystical philosophy, esp that of the 13th-century poet and mystic Jalaluddin Rumi.”

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Also, PM Imran said Pakistani youth can learn about Islamic history and ethics by watching the hit drama series.

He felt delighted for the series broadcast in Pakistan on the national television, where millions of Pakistanis can enjoy it with Urdu dubbing.

Diriliş: Ertuğrul translated as Resurrection: Ertugrul, originally aired on TRT TV in 2014 and it concluded with its 5th season in 2019.

PTV obtained the broadcast rights of the drama from the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT).