Ramadan reflections: Gravity of lying in 'Hereafter'

As Iranians continue their observance of the holy month of Ramadan, which began on March 2, the popular Iranian series ‘Hereafter’ offers a lesson on the gravity of lying during this month.

In the series, the characters highlight the importance of maintaining truthfulness and avoiding backbiting, especially when fasting.

Lying and cursing are considered among the greater sins in Islamic teachings, and their impact is magnified during Ramadan.

As people fast and seek spiritual growth, the message from ‘Hereafter’ is a reminder of the importance of ethical conduct and the pursuit of righteousness.

The series ‘Hereafter’ is produced by Mohsen Shayanfar and directed by Mohammad-Reza Ahanj.

It's about Haj Fattah, who owns a clothing factory and plans to open a new store. He wants to give it to one of his family members, but they all want it, causing tension between his son-in-law and daughter-in-law.

Before he can decide, Haj Fattah gets into a car accident and falls into a coma. The doctors say he won't recover. As he nears death, his guardian angel appears to help him fix the mistakes he made in his life.

The cast list of the series includes Kourosh Tahami, Kamand Amir-Soleimani, Ahou Kheradmand, Mohammad-Reza Sharifinia, Reza Rouygari, Iraj Nozari, Rose Razavi, Fakhreddin Seddiq-Sharif, Nima Shahrokh-Shahi, Tarlan Parvaneh, Ali Dehkordi, Parvaneh Masoumi, and Fariba Motekhasses.

‘Hereafter’ was made in 2010 and will air daily at 23:00 GMT on iFilm.

Episodes will be repeated the next day at 05:00, 11:00, and 17:00. The series has 19 episodes.