Muslim attitudes to divorce and separation Flashcards
What do Muslims believe that married couples who are experiencing conflict should do
Try and reconcile
and an imam and the Muslim community would seek to try and help a couple
Quran quote saying that You should try to reconcile before divorce
If they both desire reconciliation God will cause it between them
What do Muslims except about re-conciliation
It isn’t always possible so they accept divorce
What is a person able to do after a divorce
Remarry
What does a civil divorce do
Legally end of marriage
How must marriage be ended in the eyes of God
Can apply to the shariah Council to obtain an Islamic divorce
How long is the period of time given after they apply to the council to give the couple time to reconcile and ensure the woman is not pregnant
Three months
Muslim views on divorce
Either keep her in acceptable manner or release her with good
