Law for second marriage complicated, contrary to Sharia : CII

ISLAMABAD : The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has observed that some of the clauses of the existing family laws in Pakistan are contrary to Sharia.

According to the council’s Chairman, Maulana Muhammed Khan Sherani seeking permission from one's wife before entering into another marriage is not necessary.

The council met in Islamabad and analyzed the existing family laws in Pakistan. Following the meeting Maulana Sherani told journalists that the existing family law has made the process of entering into a second marriage complicated.

Maulana Sherani added, that Islamic Sharia Law does not require permission from a wife before a man enters into another marriage, while according to the Muslim Family Law 1961 permission from any existing wives is mandatory, which according to Maulana Sherani, is contrary to Islamic Sharia Law.