Rape cannot be rewarded with marriage, SIS tells PAS ulama


The non-governmental organisation said it "is a mockery to Islam to say that the solution to statutory rape lies within the religion, which is to marry off children at a young age."

"Islam does not allow for underage marriages, especially if it is to the perpetrator himself i.e the underage girl’s rapist.

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