ISLAMIC APPROACH TO DIVORCE

more emotional than men—as has been proved by scientific research— and it is to prevent hasty and ill-considered divorces taking place that she is thus advised. If we seldom hear of Muslim women committing suicide or being murdered by their in-laws, it is because they have an alternative—separation. Separation, of course, is strongly advised against in the case of minor provocations. Are we not commanded by God to be tolerant and forgiving? It is meant only as a last resort, when it has become truly unavoidable. Islamic law is thus fair to both husband and wife, unlike occidental law, which places an undue burden on the man. o Annual Subscription (12 issues) Al-Risala 1, Nizamuddin West Market New Delhi - 110013 011-45760444 +91- 8588822679 cs.alrisala@gmail.com www.goodwordbooks.com Bank transfer: ‘Al-Risala Monthly’ A/c No. 0160002100010384 Punjab National Bank, New Delhi IFS code - PUNB0016000 Bank transfer, DD and cheque in favour of ‘Centre for Peace’ A/c No. 01360 1000016325 Indian Overseas Bank, Bengaluru IFS Code - IOBA00 00136 Online payment facility available on: www.spiritofislam.co.in 002, HM Wimberly 6, Berlie Street Cross Langford Town, Bengaluru - 560 025 +91 9060555757 (WhatsApp) subscription@thespiritofislam.org Al-Risala: India - ` 300 Overseas - US $ 20 Spirit of Islam: India - ` 400 Towards Spiritual Living Al-Risala and Spirit of Islam are two monthly spiritual magazines. They aim at helping individuals discover for themselves answers to their questions on spirituality, religion, this life and the life beyond, and also instill in them the spirit of dawah work.