Equality between spouses must be embedded in laws, policies, and practices in a way that is consistent with today’s realities. This can and has been done with teachings from the Qur’an, historical practice, and examples of the Prophet (pbuh) treating family members with trust, respect, compassion, and care.
‘Policy Brief 7: Marriage as a Partnership of Equals’ explores the importance of equality between spouses. It must be embedded in laws, policies, and practices in a way that is consistent with today’s realities. This can and has been done with teachings from the Qur’an, historical practice, and examples of the Prophet (pbuh) treating family […]
‘Policy Brief 9: Supporting Just and Harmonious Marriages Through Marriage Contracts‘ highlights that the Qur’an and Prophetic practice outline ethical and spiritual elements of marriage, while in legal tradition, marriage operates as a contract that establishes a set of default rights and duties for spouses. Moreover it shows that conditions in marriage contracts are consistent […]