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Updated on Dec 31, 2017 08:44 PM IST

Hindustan Times | By Jatin Gandhi , New Delhi

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Muslim women freed themselves from the practice of triple talaq – or instant divorce – after years of struggle, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday.
Modi cited measures implemented by his government to ensure equal rights for Muslim women on two different occasions – his monthly ‘Mann ki Baat’ radio address and a religious event at a Kerala mutt – on the eve of the New Year. Though he did not mention the Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Bill, which criminalises triple talaq, these were his first remarks on the issue since the Lok Sabha passed the bill on December 28.
In his radio address aired on Sunday morning, the Prime Minister termed the policy of letting Muslim women perform Haj only in the company of a male guardian as discriminatory. The Centre recently removed the restriction, following which hundreds of women opted to travel solo. Decisions such as these will “have a far-reaching impact on our image as a society”, Modi said on the radio.
Delivering his address at the 85th pilgrimage celebrations of Varkala’s Sivagiri Mutt through video conferencing, Modi said his government’s initiative to ban instant divorce would also go a long way in empowering women of the minority community. “The hardships faced by our Muslim mothers and sisters due to triple talaq are not hidden from anybody. After years of struggle, they have found a way to free themselves from the practice,” he added.
The bill makes instant triple talaq or ‘talaq-e-biddat’ a cognizable and non-bailable offence, and provides for a jail term of up to three years. Under the draft law, women can also seek a subsistence allowance from their husbands and claim the custody of their children. A magistrate’s court is empowered to decide on the extent of the jail term and fine amount, among other factors. The bill is likely to be taken up by the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.
Triple talaq was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in August, after which the government drafted the proposed law. Ishrat Jahan, one of the five petitioners in the case, joined the BJP at Howrah, West Bengal, on Saturday.

Jatin Gandhi writes on politics and legal affairs.
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia , Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, Global Halal Economy Growth Opportunities , finds that the halal economy is experiencing an upward trend as the demand for halal products from Muslims and non-Muslim nations increases. The main factors driving the halal industry are favorable population demographics, government policies, and private sector initiatives. Growing non-Muslim demand for halal foods will be driven by its association with safe and healthy eating, while halal fashion and tourism should also find increasing acceptance among more conservative non-Muslim consumers. The market for the global halal economy will likely witness impressive growth, reaching $4.96 trillion by 2030 from $2.30 trillion in 2020.
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Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council Launches Digital Initiative to Counter Hate and Division
NEW YORK , May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The first in a series of short videos to foster awareness of Jewish and Muslim contributions to American society was released today by the Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council (MJAC). The videos and other stories of Muslim-Jewish cooperation will be promoted on MJAC's new Facebook (@MJACAdvocacy) and Twitter (@Muslim_Jewish) pages, also unveiled today.
"Muslims and Jews are essential threads in the social fabric of our country, yet many Americans do not know us as neighbors, colleagues and friends," said Farooq Kathwari , Co-Chair of MJAC. "Five years ago, we joined together as Muslims and Jews in a pioneering effort to combat hate and strengthen our democracy. Our digital campaign is another vital tool."
Co-convened in 2016 by American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), MJAC members advocate jointly on domestic policy issues, notably combating hate, and building understanding of Jews and Muslims in the United States . In addition to the national coalition, headquartered in New York , 11 regional MJACs have been established in Dallas , Detroit , Houston , Kansas City , Los Angeles , Louisville , Miami , New Jersey , New York , Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. MJAC's membership comprises Muslim and Jewish leaders in various professional fields, including business, policy, faith, entertainment, and education.
From its inception MJAC members have successfully mobilized bipartisan support in Congress for major legislation to combat hate. MJAC was a leading advocate for the bipartisan Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act, signed into law in October 2018 . MJAC's advocacy for congressional examinations of the threat of white supremacist violence and domestic terrorism led to six hearings in 2019.
Current efforts by MJAC in support of the bipartisan Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act, which will address the serious underreporting of hate crimes, yielded success last month, when the Senate adopted it by a vote of 94-1. The measure is expected to pass the House and be signed into law by President Biden.
"Our advocacy success underscores the power of interfaith partnership, with Muslims and Jews working side by side to promote equal rights and equal protection for all Americans," said MJAC Co-Chair Stanley Bergman . "We believe that amplifying stories of Muslim-Jewish cooperation will act as a strong counternarrative to those who seek to drive a wedge between us."
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Forthcoming videos in the series will cover Muslims and Jews as contributors in the fields of health care, the armed services, business, and sports. Featuring Jews and Muslims in cooperation and as individuals, the series seeks to underscore America's promise as a nation where people of diverse faiths can flourish and contribute to all areas of society.
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