Mangaluru, Sept 1: Downplaying the recent Supreme Court verdict on ‘instant triple talaq’, senior Islamic scholar Thwaqa Ahmed Musliyar has clarified that the much-hyped practice doesn’t even exist in Islam.
The Supreme Court of India last month scrapped the controversial practice of ‘instant triple talaq’ and called it unconstitutional. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the verdict as victory for Muslim women.
Musliyar, who is also the Khazi of Dakshina Kannada and one of the most respected religious figures of the coastal district, said that there was no meaning in celebrating the verdict which according to him will practically not help any Muslim woman.
“Triple talaq cannot be instant. It’s a long process that provides sufficient time for both husband and wife to reconsider their decision. The concept of ‘instant triple talaq’ is alien to Islam,” Musliyar said after delivering Eid al-Adha message.
“It is wrong to portray that all Muslim women are victims of instant triple talaq if one or two men in this country resorted to such non-Islamic practice,” he said.
“Islam has already warned of punishment against those who violate wedding and divorce rules. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) has taught us that the best man is the one who treats his wife well. If a person follows Islam, he will not resort to ‘instant talaq’. Hence the court verdict is applicable only for those who don’t follow Islam,” he said.
“Surveys have proved that divorce rate is less among Muslims compared to other communities in India. Unfortunately, some are trying to malign Islam and Muslims. Meanwhile, a section of politicians and media are trying to portray the court verdict as a great revolution. Muslims should be aware of such conspiracies,” he added.
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