- “In a significant move reflecting a deep-seated societal clash between technology and traditional values, a fatwa has been issued by the influential Darul Uloom Deoband in Pakistan, declaring the use of the popular social media platform TikTok as ‘illegal and haram’ for Muslims. The decree attributes this ruling to the promotion of vulgarity and immoral content believed to be rampant on the platform.”
- In a recent decision, the Madras High Court [of India] observed: “Under Islamic Law, the husband is entitled to polygamous marriage; however, he has to treat all the wives equally.”
- “One of New Zealand‘s higher courts has for the first time had to consider the rules around Islamic marriage contracts. The Court of Appeal this month ordered that a case about a Muslim couple and their marriage agreement be re-heard by the High Court.”