Instead of addressing the points raised by me most of the comments are beating towards the bush. Point out the weaknesses in the Muslim Personal Law. I am of the firm belief that each one will be answered logically and scientifically.
One need to brush up one's knowledge as regards the practice of Sati. This is not the place to quote from Hindu scriptures. Has one forgotten the Sati controversy when none other than Vijay Raje Scindia of VHP sat in for dharna in favour of Sati. Now don't say that VHP is an Muslim agent!