The Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan has declared the traditional practices of ‘Chadar’ and ‘Parchi’ as un-Islamic and illegal.
A full bench, led by Chief Justice Iqbal Hameed ur Rehman, along with Justice Khadim M. Shaikh, Justice Dr. Muhammad Mehmood Anwar, and Justice Ameer Muhammad, delivered the ruling.
The verdict stated that these customs deprive women of their rightful inheritance, which is contrary to Islamic teachings. The court emphasized that such practices violate the rights granted to women in the Quran and Sunnah and that forcing women to surrender their inheritance due to societal pressure is both un-Islamic and unlawful.
The Federal Shariat Court has directed authorities to take legal action under Section 498 against those who enforce these practices. The ruling also highlights the importance of raising awareness and ensuring strict enforcement of laws that protect women’s inheritance rights.
Earlier, the Federal Shariat Court Islamabad ruled that Sections 2(f), 3, and 7 of the Transgender Act 2018 contradict Islamic teachings, while Section 2(n) is not against Sharia.
The verdict was issued by Acting Chief Justice Syed Muhammad Anwar and Justice Khadim Hussain, reinforcing the court’s stance on aligning legislation with Islamic principles.