A pair of Pakistani women have made
history as the first Muslim lesbian
couple to get married in the UK.
Rehana Kausar, 34, and Sobia Kamar,
29, made history when they tied the
knot in a register office civil ceremony,
then immediately applied for political
asylum after they got married, claiming
their lives would be in danger if they
returned to their native country.
Watched by their solicitors and two
friends, the pair wore traditional white
bridal dresses when they were married
in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
The pair, from the Lahore and Mirpur
regions of Pakistan, said they had
received death threats from opponents
in Pakistan – where homosexual acts
are illegal and considered against Islam.
And since news of their wedding earlier
this month spread, the pair claimed
they had even received death threats
from the UK.
Before the service, even the registrar
advised the couple to give serious
thought to their decision to marry
because of some Muslims’ views on
homosexuality.
Ms Kausar, a master’s degree holder in
economics from Punjab University
(pictured), both came to the UK to
study business and health care
management
Kausar said: ‘This country allows us
rights and it’s a very personal decision
that we have taken.
‘It’s no one’s business as to what we do
with our personal lives.
‘The problem with Pakistan is that
everyone believes he is in charge of
other people’s lives and can best decide
about the morals of others but that’s
not the right approach and we are in
this state because of our clergy who
have hijacked our society which was
once a tolerant society and respected
individuals’ freedoms.’
The pair married at the register office
located at Leeds Town Hall. They have
lived in South Yorkshire as a couple for
a year Ms Kamar, speaking to the
Birmingham Mail, described her partner
as her ‘soul mate’ and said the two
women were deeply in love.
www.sambagists.com/2013/05/pakistani-women-make-history-as-first.html?m=1

Muslims too? ok! we give up!!!

wonders shall never cease, this is so ridiculous

one wonders where the word is headed. Gone are Those days when "Her wife or His husband" are incorrect statements in English

whealthy: one wonders where the word is headed. Gone are Those days when "Her wife or His husband" are incorrect statements in English

Lol... the world is headed towards the end. Its end times bro.

they are as good as dead. Its only a matter of time before religion of peace fanatics have their heads

Abeg, wetin dem go dey enjoy.? This world is coming to an end

9jadelta: they are as good as dead. Its only a matter of time before religion of peace fanatics have their heads

its in UK they can try it, if they attempt it in Pakistan the headline would vd been " Two Muslim women beheaded for lesbianism "