Extremism and Terrorism in Russia

GarryB wrote:No debate, just ban?

Especially in a different country from which you reside I presume.

How American of you.

Russia’s Muslim leaders greenlight polygamy

The decision has sparked criticism from lawmakers and the Russian Orthodox Church

Russia’s top Islamic authority will allow Muslim men to enter into multiple religious marriages and have up to four wives. The Council of Ulema of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) said Friday that the new fatwa was issued following the body’s meeting earlier this week.

The decision aligns with Islamic traditions but contradicts Russian civil law, which prohibits polygamy.

The regulation stipulates that a man can engage in polygamy only if he ensures equitable treatment for all wives, including equal financial support, separate housing for each spouse, and spends equal time with them according to an agreed schedule, Mufti of Moscow Ildar Alyautdinov explained in a post on Telegram on Friday.

This decision has sparked criticism from various quarters. Nina Ostanina, Chair of the State Duma Committee on Family, Women, and Children, emphasized that Russia is a secular state where all citizens, regardless of religious affiliation, must adhere to civil laws. In a comment for Gazeta.ru news outlet, she insisted that the fatwa contradicts Russia’s Constitution and family legislation, which define marriage as a union between one man and one woman.

Kirill Kabanov, a member of the Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights, has slammed the decision and warned that such religious rulings might undermine the secular legal framework of the country. “As I understand it, the next step, logically, is the rejection/non-recognition of the Russian judicial system and the introduction of Sharia courts,” he wrote on his Telegram channel.

The Russian Orthodox Church rejects polygamy, with Vakhtang Kipshidze, Deputy Chairman of the Synodal Department, stating that Christian civilization is based on monogamy, which ensures equal dignity for both men and women in marriage.

While polygamy is practiced in some regions of Russia, particularly in the predominantly Muslim republics of the North Caucasus, it remains illegal under Russian civil law. According to the Family Code, a person who is in another registered marriage cannot enter into marriage. However, there is no punishment for polygamy in Russia.

Responding to the criticism, Ildar Alyautdinov defended the recent fatwa, stating it aims to protect women’s rights in religious marriages without violating Russian civil law. In a video message posted Friday, he clarified that the fatwa focuses on religious practices and seeks to ensure women and children are safeguarded within religious marriage, addressing situations where they might otherwise lack protection.


https://www.rt.com/russia/609711-polygamy-muslims-allowed-marriage/

Chechnya introduces separate male-female pharmacy services


Another 15 such drugstores will soon appear in the Russian Muslim-majority republic, its leader has announced

A first pharmacy offering separate services for men and women has opened in the capital of Chechnya, the head of the Russian Muslim-majority republic announced on Saturday.

Ramzan Kadyrov visited the newly opened Darba Pharmacy in Grozny, accompanied by the Chechen health minister.

“I was pleased with what I saw. The pharmaceutical establishment meets all legal requirements, is equipped with the necessary medical supplies and drugs at an excellent level, and is capable of providing the population with high-quality medicinal products,” he stated.

Kadyrov also revealed plans to open another 15 pharmacies under the Darba network in Grozny in the near future.

Speaking on Saturday, the Chechen leader also called for the closure of beauty salons in the republic that promote “inappropriate behavior” and show body parts in their ads. He also highlighted concerns over health issues stemming from procedures performed at these establishments.

“Injections are given in the salons, then problems arise and people end up in hospitals. They post photos [on social media] where they show body parts that should not be shown. Salons that corrupt people must be closed,” he said, as quoted by TASS news agency.

https://www.rt.com/russia/609389-chechnya-introduces-male-female-pharmacy

Nina Ostanina, Chair of the State Duma Committee on Family, Women, and Children, emphasized that Russia is a secular state

This is 21st century, not 12th century when Inquisition went rampant and burning people having different beliefs on the stake.

Look at you yourself in the mirror and see if you are any different from a religious extremist or a Bandera fascist ?

If you see a need to raise criticism about wokeism (actually it is Disney window-dressing tokenism masquerading as "progressive") you are free to make it in another thread.

Again it is 21st century, not 12th century. Stop indulging yourself in your outdated theocratic dream.

higurashihougi
Talking about self centered crooks don't you look at yourself in the mirror to see whether your call to establish a theocratic Christian state in Russia, a country with significant Muslims, Buddhists, and Judaism communities who were also acknowledged as compatible with Russian culture (look at your own Constitution), is the very manifestation of self centered crooking behavior ?