AIMPLB Urges Courts to Avoid Judicial Determination of Religious Practices

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) urged the Supreme Court not to judicially determine religious practices, stating that while Islam allows women to pray in mosques, it is preferable for them to pray at home. Key discussions revolved around the essential nature of religious practices and individual rights.

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has urged the Supreme Court to abstain from dictating religious practices, emphasizing that Islam permits women to perform namaz in mosques, though traditionally it is preferred they worship at home.

Senior Advocate M.R. Shamshad presented before the nine-judge constitution bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant: 'Women are allowed in mosques subject to certain disciplines. No bar exists in Islam preventing them from congregating during prayers.'

The debate comes amid a writ petition advocating women's right to pray in mosques. The AIMPLB argues that determining what constitutes essential religious practices should remain within the purview of religious scholars, not judicial forums.