Legal Challenges Faced By New Muslims in Sindh and Its Solution

Abstract

A Large number of people convert to Islam in Sindh. Statistics reflect the increasing amount in different regions of Sindh. Faith conversions stimulate a number of issues which are sometimes very critical and sensitive. Sindh has 30 Districts and 6 Division where Interviews were conducted. The basic aim was to highlight the legal issues faced by neo-converts after they accept Islam. The research is based on qualitative and quantitative methodology. Legal Challenges exist in every society.  Neo Converts after accepting Islam often face hindrances like fake FIRs hurdles, Police Harassment and Imprisonment, have to acquire Sanad e Islam, face undue constraints in acquiring CNIC, domicile making and changing names in educational documents. Marital problems and child custody also comes into play. The Government and Society should be on one page for New Muslims together to stop fake FIRs, police harassment and facilitation in important documents.

Keywords: Neo Converts, Islamic Conversion In Sindh, Legal Confrontation and its Solution, Legislation for New Muslims.