Sharia Marriage refers to the set of Islamic Laws based on interpretations of The Quran that govern the social and legal aspects of marriage.
What is Sharia?
Sharia means "path" and in a religious context means the path or law of God. The law of sharia is from four sources: The Quran, The Hadith, Ijma, and Qiyas. According to Islamic faith, sharia governs all aspects of life including marriage. While there are five major schools of sharia, the interpretations of the rules are similar. Most Middle Eastern countries operate under sharia. Five major crimes under sharia are: Drinking alcohol, unlawful sexual intercourse, false accusation of sexual intercourse, theft, and highway robbery.Council on Foreign Relations: Islam: Governing Under Sharia
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Fast Facts
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Nikah Marriage is the traditional and most common contract
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Nikah Mut‘ah is a time delineated marriage contract, largely considered to be abolished
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Polyandry is outlawed
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Under sharia, men are allowed to marry all "peoples of the book" which include
Christians, Jews, and Muslims
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Divorce is legal through the practice of Talaq
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Any marriage that is forced is considered null and void
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Arranged marriages occur but they must be with consent
