Description
La Hasil is a renowned Urdu novel by Umera Ahmed. The story revolves around two parallel narratives that eventually intertwine. The first story is set in London and follows Mazhar, a Pakistani boy, and Catherine, a UK national girl. Their relationship leads to marriage and the birth of a child, but they eventually get divorced, and Mazhar returns to Pakistan with their child.
The second story takes place in Lahore, Pakistan, and follows Zaid, a young textile business owner, and Maryam, a woman from an underprivileged family. Their relationship also leads to marriage and eventual divorce.
The novel explores themes such as materialism, judgment, and religious tolerance. It emphasizes the importance of not judging others based on their religion, caste, or appearance and highlights the pitfalls of pursuing materialistic achievements at the expense of personal relationships.
