The Sabarimala temple dispute over women’s entry raised related cases before a nine-judge constitutional bench. The Muslim Law Board’s lawyer stated that Islam is a comprehensively written religion, where prohibitions, obligations, and recommendations are clearly outlined, with detailed guidance on all matters.
Muslim women face no barrier to entering mosques or praying there. However, they cannot demand entry through the main door. Additionally, there will be a prohibition on men and women entering the place of worship together. This was stated in the Supreme Court on Friday by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board.
Amid the controversy over women’s entry into the Sabarimala temple, a case regarding women’s access to religious places was heard by a nine-judge constitutional bench. There, the lawyer for the Muslim Law Board stated that Islam is a religion with detailed written guidelines, where prohibitions, obligations, and recommendations are clear, with comprehensive instructions on all matters. He further claimed that religious principles in Islam are well-organized.
Regarding women’s entry into mosques, it was stated that there is no disagreement among Islamic communities about Muslim women being permitted to enter mosques and offer prayers. There is a specific tradition that must be followed. Following this, the Muslim Law Board representative stated that Muslim women face no barrier to entering mosques or praying there. However, they cannot demand entry through the main door. Additionally, he stated that separate entry for men and women is mandatory.
Incidentally, the Muslim Law Board’s lawyer made this statement in response to a writ petition seeking permission for women to pray in mosques without restrictions. When the Chief Justice inquired whether women are allowed to enter mosques, it was stated that there is consensus among various Islamic communities on this matter. There is no barrier to women entering mosques. However, it was also noted that prayer is not obligatory for women.
