Only Quran has to be consulted on triple talaq: Najma Heptulla

Issues relating to rights of Muslim women must be decided by courts, says Heptulla

Manipur Governor and former minister for minority affairs Najma Heptulla tells Aditi Phadnis that issues relating to rights of Muslim women must be decided by courts, not religious or community leaders.
 
The Supreme Court has heard the issue of divorce of Muslim women and whether triple talaq is consistent with Islam and the Quran. How do you see the issue?
 
I am very happy that the Supreme Court has heard the issue of triple talaq.
 
The question that the Supreme Court has asked: Is marriage a religious sacrament or not? Because if it is a religious sacrament,