Woman qazi creates history in Lucknow

Woman qazi creates history in Lucknow

Although there has been no precedent of women conducting a nikah in recent Muslim history, they are known to have attained the position of qazi and mufti in times of the Prophet.

“The response from our families and local religious leaders has been positive,” said Ms. Hasan.

“We speak of progress but leave all the important jobs to menfolk. Religious duties have nearly solely been a male premise, not only in Islam but also in other religions.”

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