ISLMABAD: A notification circulating on social media and falsely attributed to Bahria University has been proven fake after verification.
As per the Daily Ausaf English Investigation Team, the viral document claimed that during the holy month of Ramadan, any male and female student found standing together as a couple on campus would be immediately married, with a nikah conducted on the spot.
The claim quickly sparked confusion and concern among students, parents, and the general public, particularly due to the sensitive religious context attached to the message. However, investigations confirm that the notification was fabricated and did not originate from the university.
The widely shared letter alleged that male and female students standing together as a couple during Ramadan would not be allowed on campus and that, in case of violation, an immediate nikah would be arranged. It further claimed that the individuals involved would bear responsibility for wedding expenses, including the walima. To make the document appear authentic, it carried the signature of a supposed “Director Academics, Ayesha Rahman.” The overall format closely resembled a formal university circular, which significantly contributed to its rapid spread across various social media platforms.
Fact-checking efforts revealed multiple inconsistencies that exposed the document as fake. While the university does have official administrative positions and designated seats within its academic structure, there is no female administrator named “Ayesha Rahman” serving at the university in the capacity mentioned in the viral notification. In other words, the position itself exists within the institutional framework, but no individual by that name holds or has held such a role. Furthermore, the notification was not issued on the university’s official letterhead, which is mandatory for any legitimate institutional directive. No such announcement was published on the university’s official website or its verified communication channels. These findings clearly confirm that the notification was completely fabricated.
The story gained traction because fake news often spreads rapidly when it involves a well-known institution, references a sensitive religious occasion such as Ramadan, uses an official-looking format, and triggers emotional or cultural reactions. The combination of a reputed university’s name and a religiously charged claim made the content highly shareable, leading many users to forward it without verification.