Triple Talaq Verdict: Some welcome, others see interference, conspiracy

The Supreme Court’s judgement on triple talaq drew mixed reactions in Mumbai’s Muslim-dominated areas.

While some welcomed the verdict saying men should take responsibility of wives and cannot get rid of them by uttering talaq three times, others said personal law should not have been touched by the court.

As people went about their business as usual in these areas, there was no palpable excitement or buzz following the order. A few shopkeepers could be heard discussing the judgement. Some residents said the actual mood would emerge only after people returned from work.

“Even Allah is upset and angry with the way triple talaq is done. Both men and women should be able to reflect on their mistakes and carry out certain formalities before reaching a divorce. This  order should hopefully make people more aware,” said Mohammed Usman, a senior citizen and resident of Mohammed Ali Road.

Some said that law should have punishment and be formed after taking everyone on board. “The way they divorce is wrong; there should be some law to punish those who practise it that way,” said Mohammed Afzal, a resident of Masjid Bunder.

The Maulana of Sunni Badi Masjid at Madanpura has decided to inform the members of the community about the verdict and ask them to respect the verdict.

Maulana Tauseef Raza, said, “We respect the SC order and will preach about it during Namaz, so our community members understand that triple talaq is bad. Such acts are committed those who do not have knowledge of Islam.”