[3] The film deals with the controversial Islamic practice of Nikah halala.
[4][5][6] The film won 10 international awards and was well received by some by the Muslim community, especially women.
[10] The film evoked an angry response from Islamic clerics like Maulana Arshad Farooqui, the chairman of Fatwa Online of Deoband, criticized Nawazuddin and said he didn't know Shariyat.
Qazi Rohan of Madarsa Abibul Uloom, condemned Nawazuddin and his brother for questioning an Islamic practice despite being Muslim.
[10] Shaista Amber, the head of the All India Muslim Women's Personal Law Board (AIMWPLB) was supportive of the movie and said, "If the government supports me, I would like to screen this movie in villages where the community’s women are exploited through misuse of such laws.