Member of the Senior Scholars Council Abdullah bin Abdlemohsen al-Turki has backed Saudi Arabian government’s decision of allowing women to drive.
The Senior Cleric said the decision does not contradict with the Saudi Arabia’s constitution which is the Qur’an and the Sunnah.
He added that the decision is based on Sharia’s jurisdictions. The Cleric also said ever since its establishment by Founder King Abdulaziz, the kingdom has never allowed corruption and immorality, adding that it is keen to develop the society while protecting the Muslim faith.
He also noted that numerous research have proved that there is no harm in allowing women to drive and in fact demonstrated that it will resolve several negative repercussions.
On Tuesday evening, following a landmark decision by King Salman, Saudi Arabia officially announced that it will grant driving license to women, which will be effective in June next year.
