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Challenges of Marriage in Islam: A View from Social Cultural Anthropology
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Priscilla Choi (Torch Trinity Center for Islamic Studies)
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Institute of Korean Theological Information Network Service Canon&Culture Vol.13 No.2 (Wn.26) KCI Accredited Journals
Published
2019.10
Pages
5 - 42 (38page)
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10.31280/CC.2019.10.13.2.5

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There is no shortage of literature on marriage in Islam, even when the subject matter is narrowed down to the development of Muslim marriage traditions on polygamy. A multiplicity of discussion also exists on disputes repudiation about the husband’s unilateral rights of divorce (talaq). Interestingly, not much literature is found on the topic of ‘temporary marriages’ despite its long-standing traditions within Islam, except for some studies focusing on the Shia’s infamous practice of ‘temporary marriages’ (muta nikah) known to cover-up legalized prostitution. Even less research seems to be available on the Sunni’s practice of ‘temporary marriages’ (misyar nikah) which have persisted nevertheless. Only very recently Sunni’s misyar began receiving attention from non-Muslim public media sources as the BBC.
The question ‘What is marriage?’ is fundamentally asking who has the authority to govern the institution. While marriage is a sacrament for Christians, it is a civil contract for Muslims. The Christian idea of marriage as a sacred union between husband and wife is commonly expressed in the wedding vow, ‘until death do us apart,’ promises to keep the marriage bond as a covenant with and before God. The Islamic idea of marriage as a civil contract, rather than as a covenant, significantly weakens the religious dimension of marriage that would strengthen the marital duty.
This article aims to present at least four essential categories of ideas about marriage which are particularly dissimilar between modern Islam and Christianity. The first category is brought to a focus by comparing how Christianity and Islam differ on the basic idea of marriage.
The consequence of labeling marriage as a civil contract, while retaining the basic gender-biased structure and guideline, perpetuates injustice, rather than provide accountability. The last three areas have also been recently identified through non-Muslim societal norms and jurisprudence: ‘different kinds of marriages,’ ‘practice of polygamy,’ and ‘practice of divorce.’

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1. The Marriage Contract
2. Different Types of Marriages
3. Poligamy
4. Divorce
5. Conclusion
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