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When Islam allowed a Muslim man to get married to a woman from the people of the Book, Islam allows that without encouraging it, and such a marriage is forbidden for a woman. presumably because a Muslim man who gets married to a woman from another true religion believes in her religion and allows her'to retain it while a non-Muslim man might not allow a Muslim, woman freedom of religion. By Islamic law. the children belong to the father and take his religion. In a case where a husband accuses his wife of adultery without having any evidence for his accusation, a case of lilln arises. By lilgh here. is meant the procedure that the--man must swear from time that his accusation is true, and then once more swear that if he is lying, "May the curse of Allah be upon him. " The woman also must swear four times that, if she is, lying. may- the curse of Allah be upon her. This must be d,. -one before a judge and ý then a couple must separate. In such a case, the man is forbidden to remarry that woman until he I states that his accusation was false. And, if he does so, then he must be punished for his lying. and then he can remarry his wife again. In summary, we can say that Islam is prohibiting the marriage to Mubrarrat, is trying to regulate relationships within the family and protect the woman's rights. Firstly, by changing the system which existed in Jahiliyyah where the man could marry his step-mother or marry bAv sisters at the same time. the law prevented marriage to women closely related to each other or to the man. Secondly, women are also bound by similar prohibitions. For example, a w., oman is not allowed to get married to her step-father. her brother, her uncle etc.. The only difference here is that the man, who is allowed to marry more than one wife. can marry two women from the same family such as two cousins, 85
ut the woman can not have two husbands at the same time. Islam looks upon marriage as essential for both men and women; it is a contract between two-adults as husband and wife. The two parties will share responsibilities, so it is preferable that they should live. in harmony. This harmony is not established without the consent of two parties. That, is why Islam. gives the freedom of choosing one's partner to both man and woman, not man only. Indeed, no marriage can be valid in Islam without, the consent of the woman. Islam gave this right at a time when a woman was treated like an object and had no rights or legal status. No doubt the, hope was that a marriage chosen by both partners and freely consented to would be a successful one. The Qurlan emphasises the, qualities of - compassion, peace and contentment, which should be shown in marriagbe "And among-His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves. that ye may dwell in tranquility with them. and He has put love and mercy between your hearts" 1 Although parents, naturally. played a great role in the choice of the husband. Islam sought to prevent their imposing a husband on their daughter and required the consent of their bride. The prophet insisted. on a number of occasions, that the girl must be consulted. Abu Huraira narrated: The Prophet said, "A matron (a mature woman a widow. or one who is divorced) should not be given in marriage except after consulting her, and a virgin should not be given in marriage except after her permission. " The people asked, 110 Allah's Apostlel How can we know her permission ? 11 He said, "Her silence 2 (indicates her permission)* Furthermore. Islam considered that marriage which is without the girl's consent is not valid. 1.30,21 2. Sahih al-Bakhari, Vol. 7, op. cit., P. 51 Silence being a mark of a girl's modesty, which was to be respected in such situations. 86
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ut the woman can not have two husbands at the same time.<br />
Islam looks upon marriage as essential for both men and women;<br />
it is a contract between two-adults as husband and wife. The two<br />
parties will share responsibilities, so it is preferable that they<br />
should live. in harmony. This harmony is not established without<br />
the consent <strong>of</strong> two parties. That, is why Islam. gives the freedom <strong>of</strong><br />
choosing one's partner to both man and woman, not man only.<br />
Indeed, no marriage can be valid in Islam without, the consent <strong>of</strong> the<br />
woman. Islam gave this right at a time when a woman was treated<br />
like an object and had no rights or legal status. No doubt the, hope<br />
was that a marriage chosen by both partners and freely consented to<br />
would be a successful one. The Qurlan emphasises the, qualities <strong>of</strong> -<br />
compassion, peace and contentment, which should be shown in marriagbe<br />
"And among-His signs is this, that He created for<br />
you mates from among yourselves. that ye may dwell<br />
in tranquility with them. and He has put love and<br />
mercy between your hearts" 1<br />
Although parents, naturally. played a great role in the choice<br />
<strong>of</strong> the husband. Islam sought to prevent their imposing a husband<br />
on their daughter and required the consent <strong>of</strong> their bride. The<br />
prophet insisted. on a number <strong>of</strong> occasions, that the girl must be<br />
consulted. Abu Huraira narrated: The Prophet said, "A matron (a mature<br />
woman a widow. or one who is divorced) should not be given in marriage<br />
except after consulting her, and a virgin should not be given in<br />
marriage except after her permission. " The people asked, 110 Allah's<br />
Apostlel How can we know her permission ? 11 He said, "Her silence<br />
2<br />
(indicates her permission)* Furthermore. Islam considered that<br />
marriage which is without the girl's consent is not valid.<br />
1.30,21<br />
2. Sahih al-Bakhari, Vol. 7, op. cit., P. 51<br />
Silence being a mark <strong>of</strong> a girl's modesty, which was to be respected<br />
in such situations.<br />
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