Iraq’s parliament has passed a controversial set of amendments to its civil status law, effectively legalising child marriage for girls as young as nine. The new legislation allows unregistered marriages to be formalised, provided the minor has the consent of a guardian. This development has sparked outrage among human rights activists, who argue it marks … Read more
Kiren Rijiju New Delhi: Ladakh-based political activist Sajjad Hussain Kargili has submitted a memorandum to Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, requesting the introduction of Shia theology as part of the Department of Islamic Studies at the Jamia Millia Islamia here. Kargili, a representative of Ladakh’s largest Islamic organisation Jamiat Ul Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil, also … Read more
Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, holds immense significance for Muslims worldwide. It marks the beginning of the new Islamic year and is considered one of the four sacred months in Islam, during which warfare is traditionally prohibited. The month is particularly notable for the Day of Ashura, a day of deep … Read more
