The ruling of Imarat-e Shari‘ah Bihar

Question

Question: On 5/2/93 AH, in reply to an istifta’ (request for a fatwa), you wrote that if in the Shari‘a court established by Imarat-e Shari‘ah Bihar (the Shari‘a Emirate of Bihar) a decision is so delayed that harmful consequences (mafasid) arise while waiting for it, then, by presenting proof, a separation (tafriq) may be obtained through another Shari‘a committee (within a year or two).

Answer

Since Imarat-e Shari‘ah Bihar has an arrangement for this and cases are decided (there), and these gentlemen have experience and insight in it, and moreover their decisions are recognised by the government too, therefore it is advised (to go) there. Otherwise, any Shari‘a council formed in accordance with (the book)

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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