The Muslim personal law board's vice-president said on Tuesday, it would abolish triple talaq in a year-and-a-half, but the government should not interfere in personal matters of the community.
Kalbe Sadiq, vice-president of All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), asked the government not to interfere in the triple talaq matter that has been taken up by the Supreme Court suo moto.
Sadiq, a Shia scholar, acknowledged that triple talaq was unfair to women. Speaking about another controversial matter, he said that eating beef was not advised in religious books, and Muslims should not consume the bovine meat.
Beef consumption
Sadiq also advised Muslims against eating beef and he said they would welcome a government ban on beef.
He also condemned the activities of cow vigilantes and demanded they be stopped. There have been multiple violent incidents, including murder, over the last two years by groups who consider themselves cow protectors.
Ram temple
He said that the dispute in Ayodhya, which is sub-judice, should end, and Hindus and Muslims should come to an understanding.
He also added that Muslims shouldn't insist on building a mosque at the site, believed to be Lord Ram's birth place.
He blamed Muslim leaders for the poor state of the community, and also pointed the finger at Pakistan for the political positions taken by Kashmiri youths. He said they should open their eyes and understand Pakistan's intentions.
