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Honour killing has been condemned in a recent fatwa<ref>[https://islamqa.info/en/101972 Fatwa 101972 Ruling on honour killing]</ref>, which says that the punishment for fornication by the unmarried is flogging, and must be carried out by the proper authorities. | Honour killing has been condemned in a recent fatwa<ref>[https://islamqa.info/en/101972 Fatwa 101972 Ruling on honour killing]</ref>, which says that the punishment for fornication by the unmarried is flogging, and must be carried out by the proper authorities. | ||
However, some statements about women and the rules to control them may contribute to the perceived social consequences of failing to exert such control and the underlying attitudes towards women and girls held by those who commit honor killing and honor violence. This includes such rules as those concerning parents and their children, a woman marrying without the approval of her wali, and zina, as detailed below. A connection is disputed by some on the basis that honor killing in the Muslim world is largely associated with certain countries like Pakistan and | However, some statements about women and the rules to control them may contribute to the perceived social consequences of failing to exert such control and the underlying attitudes towards women and girls held by those who commit honor killing and honor violence. This includes such rules as those concerning parents and their children, a woman marrying without the approval of her wali, and zina, as detailed below. A connection is disputed by some on the basis that honor killing in the Muslim world is largely associated with certain countries like Pakistan and parts of the Middle East and North Africa rather than universal. The problem has also been documented in a Hindu religious context in countries such as India and Nepal, particularly involving couples of differing castes. | ||
Efforts in modern Muslim countries have been made to deter such killings by changing the law to enable prosecution of the perpetrators, | Efforts in modern Muslim countries have been made to deter such killings by changing the law to enable prosecution of the perpetrators, for example Pakistan in 2016 (after a change that had left a large loophole in 2004)<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37578111</ref>, though as of 2022 the effect there has been limited.<ref>[https://thediplomat.com/2022/07/honor-killings-continue-unabated-in-pakistan/ ‘Honor Killings’ Continue Unabated in Pakistan] - The Diplomat, 2022</ref> | ||
Help and advice is available from a number of charities and organisations around the world to help women at risk of honor violence.<ref>For example, see the [https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/honour-based-abuse/honour-based-abuse/ list of organisations] maintained by the UK Metropolitan police<BR />[https://ikwro.org.uk IKWRO] helps women and girls at risk of honour violence in the UK of a Middle East and North Africa, or Afghan background in their native languages<BR />In Pakistan there is the NGO [https://facebook.com/100077467625908/ Sindh Suhai Sath]<BR />In America there is the [https://www.theahafoundation.org AHA Foundation]</ref> | |||
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