Telangana: Qazis asked to counsel couples
A meeting of all 'Sadr Qazis' (head qazis) of the State was convened at the Telangana State Wakf Board on Wednesday.
Hyderabad: Qazis in the state have been asked to provide counselling for couples when they approach them for ‘talaaq’ or ‘khula’. The advice comes following the recent Supreme Court ruling on ‘triple talaaq’ and its subsequent fallout.
A meeting of all 'Sadr Qazis' (head qazis) of the State was convened at the Telangana State Wakf Board on Wednesday. The qazis explained that they are following the due process of 'Shariat' (Islamic law) whenever any person approaches them for a divorce.
The issue relating to the collection of fee was also discussed at the meeting. The Mir Quadir Ali, president Anjuman-e-Qazath (council of qazis) informed the board that the fee was revised to Rs 2000 in November 2015 following a High Court direction. He informed that the board can advise them but cannot enforce the collection of fee and explained that there are also instances when the qazis do not collect fees from poor families.
Mohammed Saleem, Chairman, TS Wakf Board asked them to maintain the records properly and asked them not to forcefully collect money to make corrections in the records and marriage booklet.