English book · WOMEN IN ISLAM

WOMEN IN ISLAM

English book, p. 209

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

DIVORCE IN ISLAM fall prey to other negative activities. Then, the discarding of family bonds has given rise to a general atmosphere of permissiveness, which in turn has resulted in the spread of fatal diseases. The widespread loosening or even destruction of family bonds has become the most significant problem afflicting modern societies. Society is affected when the rot of perversion sets in at home, and ultimately, the entire nation has to bear the brunt of it. The only reason for this widespread moral degeneration is the violation of the sanctity of marriage, which has come to be regarded as an unwelcome bond. Keeping these things in mind, people should consider the importance of maintaining the institution of marriage in society. DIVORCE IN ISLAM Nature demands that men and women lead their lives together. According to the shariah, the ideal way of leading such a life is within the bonds of marriage. In Islam, marriage is a civil contract entered into by mutual consent of the bride and groom and a highly sacred bond to which great religious and social importance is attached. As an institution, it is a cohesive force in society and worth protecting and preserving for that reason. To that end, detailed injunctions have been prescribed to maintain its stability and promote its betterment. However, knowing that an excess of legal constraints can

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