Maulana Fazlur Rehman Opposes Under-18 Legislation in Parliament

‘Will arrange marriages of youth’, Maulana vows to defy under-18 marriage law

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that he considers legislation setting 18 years as the minimum age to be un-Islamic, adding that he will violate the law and arrange marriages of youths under 18. Addressing a joint session of parliament, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said to National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq that he felt the speaker was under pressure. Maulana Fazlur Rehman reiterated that he viewed the legislation reg…

Maulana Fazlur Rehman opposes under-18 legislation in Parliament

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has strongly opposed the law allowing individuals under the age of 18 to be governed by new legislation. He called the law un-Islamic and said it goes against religious principles. Speaking during a joint session of Parliament, Maulana Fazlur Rehman told the Speaker that he sensed pressure influencing decisions in the House. The Speaker responded by saying that the chair is a position that ple…