'Won't tolerate attempt to change Sharia law': Thousands of Muslim women protest Triple Talaq Bill

[INDIAPOSITIVE]

Thousands of Muslim women took to the streets in Jhunjhunu Tuesday to protest a draft law that proposes the abolition of instant triple talaq, or talaq-e-biddat.


The women said they wouldn't tolerate changes to Sharia law, a set of principles based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of interfering, and of hurting Muslims' sentiments.

Sympathy for Muslim women should translate into education schemes instead, they explained.

"Islamic Law is a law that has come from the sky and till today, we have not made any change in it, neither will we let it happen," said Shaukat Ali, a cleric.

Both women and men marched to the district collectorate in Jhunjhunu.

BILL STUCK IN PARLIAMENT

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017 was tabled by Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad during the Winter Session of Parliament. It was passed in the Lok Sabha.

But the Rajya Sabha, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's NDA government does not have a majority, has not approved the Bill, which proposes a three-yearsprison term for offenders.

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board, a top body of Muslim clerics, says there are several flaws in the "very wrong law."

But President Ram Nath Kovind has said a law against instant triple talaq can help Muslim women live a life "free of fear."

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/sto...l-in-rajasthan-s-jhunjhunu-1178722-2018-02-27

 

[Advaitagrata]

People who want to live under Sharia should go to pakistan or Saudi Arabai.

In India, they will have to live under the Indian constitution.

 

[Jf Thunder]

I am surprised that the slave mentality has been etched so deeply in their minds, that they are unwilling to get freedom themselves, they are actually protesting that they want to remain prisoners forever
surprising

I hope India succeeds in this endeavor and does not come under pressure

People who want to live under Sharia should go to pakistan or Saudi Arabai.

In India, they will have to live under the Indian constitution.

ewww, we dont need Sharia Law
it looks good in KSA only

 

[Armchair-General]

LOL

 

[Advaitagrata]

I am surprised that the slave mentality has been etched so deeply in their minds, that they are unwilling to get freedom themselves, they are actually protesting that they want to remain prisoners forever
surprising

I hope India succeeds in this endeavor and does not come under pressure

ewww, we dont need Sharia Law
it looks good in KSA only

Their mindset is not surprising at all. They think that they are preserving their muslim identity by doing this. They are convinced that this is what islam is all about.

The bill is unlikely to pass in Rajya sabha since the BJP does not have majority there. And all of the "secular" party is supporting the protesters stand.

So even the best of intentions cannot pass this bill unless the women themselves demand the passing of this law. That is the sad reality.

 

[lightoftruth]

Islamic Law has come from the sky.

 

[Jf Thunder]

Their mindset is not surprising at all. They think that they are preserving their muslim identity by doing this. They are convinced that this is what islam is all about.

The bill is unlikely to pass in Rajya sabha since the BJP does not have majority there. And all of the "secular" party is supporting the protesters stand.

So even the best of intentions cannot pass this bill unless the women themselves demand the passing of this law. That is the sad reality.

dont tell me the extremists have the control over there too?
What about the ones who are supporting this bills?
you might want to do something about this cancer before it spreads maybe?

 

[Crystal-Clear]

is lynching a beef eater legal in indian constitution ?

 

[Advaitagrata]

dont tell me the extremists have the control over there too?
What about the ones who are supporting this bills?
you might want to do something about this cancer before it spreads maybe?

The extremists who support Triple talaq are called "secular parties" in India. This include the Congress, Communists, muslim league etc.

Its the "communal" Hindutva BJP that has brought the bill to end this and bring muslim women at part with men.

 

[Jf Thunder]

The extremists who support Triple talaq are called "secular parties" in India. This include the Congress, Communists, muslim league etc.

Its the "communal" Hindutva BJP that has brought the bill to end this and bring muslim women at part with men.

I dont care who does what, the bill seems sensible
whoever opposes it is a radical mullah in my view
and the radical mullah is cancer

 

[Advaitagrata]

I dont care who does what, the bill seems sensible
whoever opposes it is a radical mullah in my view
and the radical mullah is cancer

That is the truth....... lets see how this plays out. I continue to keep faith.

 

[Jf Thunder]

That is the truth....... lets see how this plays out. I continue to keep faith.

I shall hope for the best
but looking at the ground realities, what are the chances of it making through?

 

[Advaitagrata]

I shall hope for the best
but looking at the ground realities, what are the chances of it making through?

It will not pass in this session. Its impossible because its only the BJP who is supporting it.

By next year, if BJP get majority in the Rajya sabha, it can pass then.

 

[itsanufy]

is lynching a beef eater legal in indian constitution ?

No, never.

 

[Solomon2]

Odd. This town is known for its "syncretic culture" - Hindus and Muslims supposedly get along very well: link. What makes proposed changes in sharia a concern to the populace?