Now that the MMDA had captured the attention of the legislature, “It is a critical moment for MMDA reforms. The human values of Quaranic justice embedded in Sharia, the values of honesty, kindness, compassion, equity and understanding. Ismail clarified that the agitation for MMDA reforms is not a recent phenomenon. Aneesa Firthous from Kattankudy expressed the view that the existing MMDA is not Islamic at all - because there is no justice or fairness for Muslim women and girls. “As a man-made law, amendments are compulsory where necessary,” said lawyer and member of the Salim Marsoof Committee, Safana Gul Begam.

Source: Sunday Observer July 27, 2019 19:18 UTC