Council of Islamic Ideology (Pakistan)

A constitutional body of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, responsible for giving legal advice on Islamic issues to the government and the Parliament. The body was founded in 1962 under the government of Ayub Khan. It recommends laws conforming to Qur'an and Sunnah to the Parliament and Provincial Assemblies. It advises the Parliament, Government of Pakistan, President of Pakistan, or Governor on any question referred to the Council as to whether a proposed law is or is not repugnant to the Injunctions of Islam. It makes recommendations to bring current laws into conformity with Islamic injunctions. It compiles guidance for the Parliament and Provincial Assemblies.