CII: Child marriage not solely religious matter

Dr Qibla emphasized the need for a broader perspective on underage marriages

ISLAMABAD:

Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman Dr Qibla Ayaz on Thursday said after extensive discussions on underage marriage, the council had suggested that it should not be solely considered a religious matter.

Addressing the second day of a conference to eliminate the menace of child marriage, organised by National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) in connection with International Day of the Girl Child, he emphasized the need for a broader societal and cultural perspective on underage marriages.

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Dr Qibla also highlighted that the gateway to interpretation (Ijtihad) in social matters should always remain open.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 13^th, 2023.