'If one is an atheist, why marry?' Porsha gives a sharp reply to critics

She said that their marriage was not conducted under any religious rules, but under India’s ‘Special Marriage Act, 1954’. In other words, they decided to marry through a legal process outside their religious identities.

Immediately after this, a storm of criticism arose on social media. Many asked—‘If one is an atheist, why marry?’ Facing various questions about her marriage and her husband's identity, Porsha has now made a long post; in it she has highlighted her decision to marry, her religious beliefs, individual freedom, and various aspects of Asad Noor's past life.

According to Porsha, marriage is not a practice exclusive to any one religion; long before the advent of Islam, marriage had social and legal recognition in various civilizations. She has always wanted a father who is affectionate, responsible, and caring toward children—and she found that person in Asad. In her view, she had never before found a man as caring, brave, sincere, and responsible as Asad to be a father.

Addressing critics, Porsha wrote that many may disagree with Asad's religious beliefs, and may dislike many of his statements; even she herself need not agree with all his statements. But for that reason, she called for not confining a person behind the label ‘atheist’ and for seeing him as a human being and life partner.

Describing her family's position, Porsha said that at first her parents did not agree to this marriage; although they expressed concerns, they did not stop her from making her decision, because her family believes in individual freedom. Her elder brother is a devout Muslim, and her sister-in-law wears a niqab—yet no one in the family ever objected to her music or way of life. She also mentioned that her family taught her to be a human being before a religious identity.

Stating that she has no conflict with those who practice religion, Porsha wrote that her position is against establishing authority over people by using religion, spreading hatred, and serving political interests. She also criticized obscene comments about women's bodies, clothing, and individual freedom in the name of Waz Mahfil. In her view, a woman alone has the right to authority over her life, body, and decisions.

Regarding Asad Noor's past, Porsha said that while studying at a madrasa, Asad was subjected to severe physical abuse; in adolescence, due to a romantic relationship, his life was devastated in the face of religious restrictions. Later, because of writing in protest against child abuse in madrasas, he had to remain imprisoned for a long time in a case of hurting religious sentiments, and for nearly 10 years he did not see his mother. Porsha called for giving Asad a chance to start life anew without judging him by his past identity.

Finally, Porsha wrote that Bangladesh is her country; the people, language, and culture of this country are part of her existence. Her relationship with her country does not depend on any religious identity or anyone's permission.