A group of Sheikh's leaders from different Muslim organisations in the country which are under the Qadriyyah Muslim Association of Malawi (QMAM) through Qadriyyah Ulama Council in Malawi (QUCM) has come out to openly support the controversial proposed Termination of Pregnancy Bill.
The grouping officials on Monday came out in the open to support the bill which has been sharply criticised by some Christians and Muslims.
Addressing the media at Anne's Lodge in Zomba, the Islamic organisation stressed that its support for the bill is based on the religion's teachings and laws.
Flanked by members of the Dawa Association of Malawi and the Islamic Commission for Justice and Freedom, the grouping explains that its stance does not mean a blanket acceptance for abortion.
It cited probable physical or mental injury to the pregnant woman, serious malformation of the foetus, pregnancy resulting from rape and incest as well as likelihood of loss of life for the woman as reasonable instances to proceed with pregnancy termination.
In an interview with Nyasa Times QMUCM Vice Chairperson Omar Jimu Sulaimana said: "After going through the document which the Law Commission prepared and submitted to the Parliament we've realised that the Commission agreed that despite abortion being illegal in the country, there should be other exceptional instances where it can be performed."