For instance, I was literally confused by the Imrana case. I have always believed (as every Muslim should believe) that every Islamic doctrine has some logical appeal within it. However, this issue had shaken me completely as the resulting fatwas making the marriage null and void had me thinking for long. I was not ready to accept (still not accepting this) that Islam can be so illogical and detached towards the rights of a woman. Well, to my knowledge, having illicit relationship with one’s father-in-law – WITH CONSENT – might well result in the disolution of marriage (no objections to this). However, rape is surely different, leading to a different set of concequences, which should be taken care of while giving such fatwas.

Sharjeel asks some valid questions on Fatwas and posts an article which tries to provide answers.