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MPs, Al-Matouq on collision course over rights for women
 KUWAIT CITY: Although Sharia scholars have their differences on granting political rights to women they have agreed to approve what is presented by the rulers in the interest of Kuwait, says Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Abdullah Al-Matouq. Sources say this is an attempt by the minister to pave the way for the government to pass the draft law on women's political rights. Meanwhile, many MPs strongly reacted against Al-Matouq and warned him against involving Sharia with politics. One of the prominent MPs said, "Al-Matouq's statement is a lifeline for MPs, who are hesitant and have linked their approval of this issue to the Fatwa issued by the ministry earlier." MP Dr Daifallah Buramiya said, "we won't accept any new fatwa which they are planning to issue on women's political rights. It will be considered an attempt to tamper with Sharia, which should be independent like the judiciary." He said the government and Al-Matouq should be aware any attempt to alter or tamper with fatwa is unacceptable to MPs and citizens, adding "the Fatwa Department should resist such pressures." We are against any reshuffle of the members of this department, which will be construed as an attempt to pass this draft law, he continued. Posted by: Fred 2005-03-06 |
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