Married Muslim Woman's Live-In Amounts To 'Zina' & 'Haram' In Islam As Per Shariat: Allahabad HC
New Age Islam News
Bureau
02 March 2024
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Married
Muslim Woman's Live-In Amounts To 'Zina' & 'Haram' In Islam As Per Shariat:
Allahabad HC
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Visually
Impaired Afghanistan’s Benafsha Yaqoobi Wins US Woman Of Courage Award
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Saudi
Arabia's Tourism Sector Employs 45% Women, Says Princess Haifa bint Mohammed
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Iranian
Singer, Shervin Hajipour Who Won Grammy For Mahsa Amini Protest Anthem Is
Sentenced To Prison
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Bennett,
UN Special Rapporteur, Urges Action Against Afghanistan At ICJ For Women’s
Rights
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Afghan
Girl Embraces Creativity: Marwa Infused Her Life With Colour
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Married Muslim Woman's Live-In Amounts To 'Zina' &
'Haram' In Islam As Per Shariat: Allahabad HC
Image: India.Com
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Mar 2, 2024
PRAYAGRAJ: While denying any protection to a married
Muslim woman in a live-in relationship with her Hindu friend, Allahabad HC has
observed that a legally wedded Muslim wife cannot go outside marriage and her
live-in relationship with another man would amount to "Zina
(fornication)" and be "haram (forbidden)" as per Shariat.
While rejecting a protection plea filed by a married
Muslim woman and her Hindu live-in partner fearing a threat to her life from
her father and other relatives, a bench of Justice Renu Agarwal added that the
"criminal act" of the woman "cannot be supported and
protected" by court.
As per case facts, the woman started living with
another man after her husband deserted her to marry another woman. But,
observing that the petitioner woman had not acquired any divorce decree from
appropriate authority from her husband and was engaged in a live-in
relationship, HC said, "The first petitioner is living with second petitioner
in contravention of provisions of Muslim law (Shariat) wherein a legally wedded
wife cannot go outside marriage, and this act of Muslim women is defined as
zina and haram."
"If we go into criminality of the act of first
petitioner, she may be prosecuted under IPC Sections 494 (marrying again during
lifetime of husband or wife) and 495 (same offence with concealment of former
marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted). As such, the
relationship is not covered within the phrase live-in relationship or
relationship in the nature of marriage," it added.
When her husband, Mohsin, remarried two years ago, the
petitioner moved to her matrimonial home and then opted to reside with a Hindu
man in a live-in relationship.
State's counsel opposed her plea by submitting that
since she had not obtained any decree of divorce from her husband and started
living with second petitioner in adultery, their relationship could not be
protected by law.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/married-muslim-womans-live-in-amounts-to-zina-haram-in-islam-as-per-shariat-hc/articleshow/108148082.cms
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Visually Impaired Afghanistan’s Benafsha Yaqoobi Wins
US Woman Of Courage Award
Rights Activist Benafsha Yaqoobi
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March 2, 2024
Benafsha Yaqoobi from Afghanistan is being honoured by
the United States with an International Women of Courage award.
Yaqoobi, who is visually impaired, worked for years as
an attorney defending the rights of women who faced violence; founded the
Rahyab Organization in 2008 with her husband to provide education and
rehabilitation to visually impaired people in Afghanistan, US State Department
said in a statement on Friday.
She has also served as a Commissioner for the
Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, where she focused on educating
blind children, the statement said.
“Yaqoobi is living in exile but remains a tireless
advocate for Afghans with disabilities, particularly calling for the
international community to ensure that the rights of disabled persons are
concretely incorporated in humanitarian response efforts undertaken by donors,”
the statement said. “She is also working diligently to ensure that Afghan girls
with disabilities are represented and continues to fight for their right to
attend school.”
On Monday, US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and
First Lady Jill Biden will host the annual International Women of Courage
(IWOC) Awards ceremony at the White House.
Yaqoobi will be one of 12 recipients globally of the
award.
Source: ariananews.af
https://www.ariananews.af/afghanistans-benafsha-yaqoobi-wins-us-woman-of-courage-award/
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Saudi Arabia's Tourism Sector Employs 45% Women, Says
Princess Haifa bint Mohammed
March 01, 2024
RIYADH — Vice Minister of Tourism Princess Haifa bint
Mohammed revealed a significant gender milestone in the Kingdom's tourism
sector during the 'Creating a Future-proof Workforce in the Tourism Industry
and Beyond' session at the Human Capacity Initiative Conference in Riyadh. With
925,000 individuals employed, women constitute 45% of the workforce,
highlighting the sector's contribution to empowering human capital and
enhancing skills for the future.
The dialogue session, which also featured insights
from leaders in technology and tourism, including Dr. Christina Yan Zhang, CEO
of the Metaverse Institute, and Alistair Gosling, CEO of EXTREME International,
focused on the crucial role of technology in transforming jobs globally. With
the World Economic Forum estimating that 33% of global jobs will be reshaped by
technological advancements, the emphasis was on the necessity for reskilling
and developing new competencies, particularly in data science, to support
decision-making processes.
The vice minister underscored the importance of
integrating technology into the tourism sector to explore new opportunities and
adapt to changing landscapes. The discussion also touched upon the potential of
virtual reality to enhance tourist experiences and the need for skilled
technicians capable of leveraging modern technologies to benefit the industry
and society at large.
Source: saudigazette.com.sa
https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/640840/SAUDI-ARABIA/Saudi-Arabias-tourism-sector-employs-45-women-says-Princess-Haifa
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Iranian Singer, ShervinHajipour Who Won Grammy For
Mahsa Amini Protest Anthem Is Sentenced To Prison
March 02, 2024
An Iranian singer who won a Grammy presented by U.S.
first lady Jill Biden has been sentenced to more than three years in prison
over his anthem supporting the 2022 protests over the death of Mahsa Amini.
ShervinHajipour posted on Instagram on Friday, the
same day that Iran held its parliamentary election, what appeared to be part of
the judgment against him.
It said Mr. Hajipour received a three-year,
eight-month sentence on charges of “propaganda against the system” and
“encouraging people to protest.” The court issued its sentence in part because
it found he hadn't properly expressed regret over publishing the song.
Also read: Explained | Mahsa Amini and the widespread
protests in Iran
It also imposed a two-year travel ban and ordered him
to create a song about “U.S. crimes," as well as make posts about those
crimes online.
Mr. Hajipour thanked his lawyers and his agent for
their support.
“I will not mention the name of the judge and the
prosecutor so that they don’t get insulted and threatened, because insults and
threats are not in the religion of humanity,” he wrote. “Finally, one day we
will understand each other. Until then.”
Mr. Hajipour already had served some prison time, but
was out on bail pending the court's decision. It was unclear if he had already
reported to serve his sentence.
Iranian state-run media, focused on the election
Friday, didn't note Mr. Hajipour's sentence. Iran's mission to the United
Nations in New York didn't respond to a request for comment.
Mr. Hajipour’s song “Baraye,” or “For” in English,
begins with: “For dancing in the streets,” “for the fear we feel when we kiss.”
The lyrics list reasons that young Iranians posted online for why they had
protested against Iran’s ruling theocracy after Amini's death in September
2022, allegedly for not wearing her mandated headscarf to the liking of
security forces.
The protests quickly escalated into calls to overthrow
Iran’s clerical rulers. A subsequent security crackdown killed more than 500
people, with more than 22,000 detained.
Jill Biden awarded Mr. Hajipour the Grammy's new song
for social change special merit award during the ceremony last year.
“This song became the anthem of the Mahsa Amini
protests, a powerful and poetic call for freedom and women’s rights,” Biden
said at the ceremony. “Shervin was arrested, but this song continues to
resonate around the world with its powerful theme: Women, life, freedom.”
Mr. Hajipour's sentencing comes as other activists,
journalists and artists have faced arrest, imprisonment and harassment since
the demonstrations. Among those imprisoned is Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges
Mohammadi.
The New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran
condemned Hajipour's sentencing Friday, and demanded Iran immediately release
him from the sentence.
“This blatant violation of Shervin’s rights to free
speech and expression is a grave injustice and a clear affront to human rights
principles,” the center said. “His imprisonment serves as a chilling reminder
of the ongoing repression faced by artists, activists and dissenting voices in
Iran.”
PEN America similarly criticized Iran for ordering
Hajipour to prison as well as sentencing rappers and others over their music
critical of the government in Tehran.
“ShervinHajipour’s sentencing is another awful attempt
to suppress the independent voices who channel the demands of the Iranian
people for basic freedoms," said Julie Trébault, director of PEN's Artists
at Risk Connection. “The Iranian government fears the power of music to give
hope and inspire citizens to dream of a better and more equitable future for
all.”
Source: thehindu.com
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iranian-singer-who-won-grammy-for-mahsa-amini-protest-anthem-is-sentenced-to-prison-in-iran/article67906465.ece
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Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur, Urges action against
Afghanistan at ICJ for women’s rights
Fidel Rahmati
March 1, 2024
The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human
rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennet, Thursday, called on countries to
initiate a case against Afghanistan at the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
over the violation of women’s rights.
His call, made
during the 55th regular session of the Human Rights Council, targeted the
Taliban’s persistent violation of women’s rights.
“States parties to the convention on the elimination
of discrimination against women possess the authority to initiate a case
against Afghanistan at the International Court of Justice for non-compliance
with the convention and encourage state parties to consider this legal pathway
to challenge these violations.”
According to Bennet, Afghanistan’s current state of
affairs paints a grim picture, with women and girls facing erasure from public
life. He noted a lack of tolerance for peaceful dissent, accompanied by
pervasive violence and threats used to control and instil fear among the
population.
The dire situation in Afghanistan is further
exacerbated by economic and humanitarian crises, resulting in the denial of
essential economic, social, and cultural rights. Bennet underscored the urgency
of addressing these systemic issues to ensure the well-being and rights of
women and girls.
Bennet emphasized the crucial role of the
international community in demanding substantial improvements in human rights,
particularly concerning the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan. He
warned against complacency, stating that failure to prioritize these
improvements would send a troubling message about global commitment to women’s
rights.
Echoing Bennet’s concerns, representatives from
various countries expressed solidarity and voiced their apprehension regarding
the deteriorating state of women’s rights in Afghanistan. They called upon
Afghan authorities to lift restrictions and prioritize the protection of
women’s rights.
In response to these international calls for action,
the Taliban rebuked accusations of human rights violations, labeling them as
Western manipulation. Zabullah Mujahid dismissed the focus on Afghanistan’s
human rights record and redirected attention to what they perceived as the
oppression and brutality of Israel, signaling a contentious stance on the
issue.
Source: khaama.com
https://www.khaama.com/bennett-urges-action-against-afghanistan-at-icj-for-womens-rights/
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Afghan Girl Embraces Creativity: Marwa Infused Her
Life With Colour
Fidel Rahmati
March 1, 2024
Marwa is one of thousands of girls who, despite
possessing abundant creativity, have received less attention. She has infused
her life with colour through art and regards it as an integral part of herself.
She dreams of learning English, studying abroad,
painting, and participating in international competitions.
Referring to current conditions, she adds, “We should
not overlook all the experiences and hardships we gain on the way to achieving
our dreams, as all those experiences are important and a learning part of
life.”
Marwa is 19 years old and succeeded in the Fine Arts
department at Kabul University last year; however, one day she couldn’t reach
her lifelong dream of entering university.
Alongside painting, she is also busy teaching
language, believing that in today’s world of technology, English is important
and a gateway to entering a new world. She says, “I want to score high on the
TOEFL and continue my studies in one of the foreign countries.”
Just as colors in visual art carry different meanings,
painters also perceive their lives in a different realm of colors. From Marwa’s
perspective, “Painting is my life; I’ve drawn all my troubles and sorrows on
paper. Painting is a feeling of tranquillity, an escape from the difficult
moments of life.”
She attributes all her successes to the admiration and
encouragement of her family, stating that she has embraced the art of painting
in the style of realism and loves three-dimensional painting. She wants to
paint it alongside walls with the charm and realism that this style offers.
Engineering remains one of Marwa’s aspirations, for
which she has pursued courses for years. Due to current circumstances, she
feels compelled to pursue this field of study in another country.
She emphasizes that every situation in life brings a
sense of despair, a phenomenon that torments human beings, stating, “We must be
driven by our own efforts, and in all the challenges of life, the result and
the ways we reach our goal are important.”
Foreign language education and online activities,
including participation in seminars, creating investments, and online buying
and selling, have flourished among girls in the country in recent years.
While Marwa still considers learning English essential
for understanding the world of technology, she also speaks of her work as an
article writer on one of the online sites and computer technology.
This comes as in recent years, girls’ interest in
painting has increased, and like Marwa, thousands of other girls engage in
painting and learning foreign languages to pass their leisure time.
Source: khaama.com
https://www.khaama.com/afghan-girl-embraces-creativity-art-integral-to-marwas-life/
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