‘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…
‘Policy Brief 6: Upholding the Best Interests of the Child in Custody and Guardianship’ outlines the case to reform child custody (hadanah) and guardianship (wilayah) provisions in Muslim family laws, which often discriminate against mothers and fail to serve the…
‘Policy Brief 5: Fair and Just Financial Rights Upon Divorce’ outlines the case to reform financial settlements upon divorce to be more fair and equitable.
Women often face economic challenges when they divorce. While this occurs…
‘Policy Brief 4: Equal Divorce Rights in Muslim Family Laws’ outlines how divorce provisions in many Muslim family laws are unfair and can be damaging to women and their children—but we can reform those laws.
In many Muslim…
‘Policy Brief 3: Ending Polygamy in Muslim Marriages’ outlines the case for ending polygamy in Muslim marriages, instead advocating for monogamy as laid out in the Qur’an. Evidence shows that polygamy can be harmful to husbands, wives, and…