burning issues
Feb 3 2006, Himadree

On one hand the All-India Muslim Women’s Personal Law Board is trying to protect women’s welfare the Muslim clerics are trying to restrict their individuality.

The fatwa declared by the all India Muslim clerics is greatly opposed by the women members...

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