JUI-F Condemns Marriage Law, Citing Islam and Constitution

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The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazal) has strongly condemned the recent law declaring marriage under the age of 18 as illegal, terming it 'un-Islamic' and unconstitutional. In a statement, JUI-F spokesperson Aslam Ghauri argued that the law contradicts Islamic teachings and is in direct conflict with the Quran and Sunnah. Ghauri criticized President Asif Ali Zardari for his approval of the bill, suggesting that it was rushed and contradicts the Shariah. The JUI-F has vowed to challenge the law on all available legal and constitutional platforms.

Key Takeaways:

  • JUI-F spokesperson Aslam Ghauri termed the marriage law 'un-Islamic' and unconstitutional, citing Islamic teachings and the Quran and Sunnah.
  • Ghauri criticized President Asif Ali Zardari for his approval of the bill, suggesting that it was rushed and contradicts the Shariah.
  • The JUI-F has vowed to challenge the law on all available legal and constitutional platforms, citing the Constitution of Pakistan as a basis for their challenge.
  • JUI-F leaders have agreed to pursue collective efforts with other religious factions, including Markazi Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith, to defend shared values and beliefs.
  • The delegation from Markazi Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith, led by Amir Hafiz Abdul Karim, visited the residence of JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss national and religious matters.
  • Both parties have expressed their commitment to fostering unity among religious factions to defend shared values and beliefs.

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Sources:

  • JUI-F spokesperson Aslam Ghauri
  • President Asif Ali Zardari
  • Islamic Ideology Council
  • Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazal)
  • Markazi Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith
  • Constitution of Pakistan
  • Quran and Sunnah
  • Maulana Fazlur Rehman
  • Aslam Ghauri