CII for broader consensus on punishment for triple divorce
CII sought proposals for appropriate punishment.
Islamabad (DunyaNews)-Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) decided on broader consultation on the issue of triple divorce as difference of opinion widens. Scholars’ opinion and seminars will be conducted on the issue.
CII sought proposals for appropriate punishment on triple divorce at a time couldn’t arrive on a conclusion. CII decided to consult clerics belonging to all schools of thought.
According to Dunya News sources, letters will be penned seeking recommendations for punishment for the offence. CII will take suggestions from Ittehad-i-Tanzeemat-i-Madaris Pakistan (ITMP) and will conduct seminars for a broader consensus.
According to CII complete consensus on instant triple divorce will impel the punishment for the offence.
Earlier, the council recommended six-month imprisonment or Rs100,000 fine or both as punishments for instant triple divorce.
Speaking on the matter Chairman CII Qibla Ayaz said that divorcee women face a lot of issues especially homelessness, he added.
Government said that the Council of Islamic Ideology will also determine the punishment, he added.
