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Remove flaws, will welcome triple talaq bill: Muslim Law Board
Hyderabad, Feb 8 (IANS) The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), the apex body of Indian Muslims, on Thursday said that it is ready to welcome the bill banning triple talaq if the government removes all flaws.
A day before its plenary session here to chalk out a strategy on the issue, the Board clarified that it is not against the bill but will not accept it in its present form.
It alleged that the BJP-led government through this legislation is trying to ban the entire system of talaq and deny Muslim husbands the right to divorce.
The Board, which represents all Islamic schools of thought, said it had not received any response from the Prime Minister’s Office to the letter written by its president, drawing the Prime Minister’s attention to flaws in the bill and seeking an appointment with him to present its views.
“Unfortunately, there is no response from the PMO till now,” said AIMPLB spokesman Moulana Sajjad Nomani.
He along with Board secretary Moulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani and Board member Asaduddin Owaisi was addressing a news conference.
He claimed that the bill violates the Constitution, the fundamental rights, the Supreme Court verdict on the issue and the rights of women and children.
Moulana Nomani said the Board was requesting all Members of Parliament to let their conscience decide whether this bill deserved to be passed in its current form.
He thanked the opposition parties and even some constituents of the NDA for opposing the bill when the flaws were brought to their notice.
“We will explore all democratic methods,” he remarked when asked what the Board would do if the bill is passed in the Rajya Sabha.
The Board spokesman alleged that nowhere in the world was there this kind of legislation. “As citizens, we feel ashamed to have this legislation,” he said.
He said the government went ahead with the drafting of the legislation despite the Supreme Court making it clear that the government cannot interfere with any form of talaq except the triple talaq. He said the objectives of the bill clearly mention that it is not just for banning triple talaq but all forms of irrevocable talaq.
Moulana Nomani clarified that an amendment in the model nikahnama to take an oath from the bridegroom that he will not give triple talaq is not on the agenda. He, however, said any member can make such a proposal and the same can be debated with the permission of the chair.
The working committee of the Board meeting on Friday and the general body meeting on Saturday and Sunday would discuss the developments relating to the triple talaq bill and chalk out the strategy to get the flaws and lacunae removed.
He said the Board had codified Muslim Personal Law. While the compilation has been done in Urdu, it is now being translated into English. A committee headed by a retired judge of the Supreme Court, which is entrusted with the task, will present its report during the meeting. The code will mention the views of all Islamic schools of thought on any matter relating to Personal Law.
‘Tafheem-e-shariat’ committee aimed at explaining the logic and rationale of Shariat will also present its report during the plenary.
“There are many misunderstandings about Shariat. We believe if there is correct presentation, all justice-loving people will appreciate Islamic family law. We will discuss how to expand the activities of this committee,” he said.
The plenary will review the countrywide campaign by the Board for community reforms. It will discuss how to reach out to every village, every house and every individual with its message.
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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.
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