The practi­ce is the result of "a lack of unders­tandin­g of the Quran and the tradit­ion of the Prophe­t," says the cleric­CAIRO: The grand imam of Egypt’s famed Al-Azhar institution, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, has described polygamy as an “injustice” for women. “Polygamy is often an injustice to women and children,” said the influential cleric, in quotes published on Twitter late on Friday by Al-Azhar, Sunni Islam’s most prestigious seat of learning. The practice is the result of “a lack of understanding of the Quran and the tradition of the Prophet,” he added. After the grand imam’s comments sparked fervent debate on social media, Al-Azhar on Saturday clarified that he did not call for polygamy to be banned. The grand imam’s approach was welcomed by Egypt’s National Council for Women.

Source: The Express Tribune March 03, 2019 09:33 UTC