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x-factor · 03-01-2008, 23:03

Also, on a more theological note.

If the Sharia court is worth its salt, the woman should get a pretty good divorce settlement as the Koran proscribes alimony, child support, shared custody, etc. The thing is that as practiced in the Arab world all the tribal misogyny gets in the way.

Thats not to say that I'm going to sign up for Sharia arbitration. Just that its possible for it to work in a perfectly equitable manner, just like religious court arbitration does for Orthodox Jews, the Amish, etc.

065.001 - 065.002
O Prophet! When ye do divorce women, divorce them at their prescribed periods, and count (accurately), their prescribed periods: And fear Allah your Lord: and turn them not out of their houses, nor shall they (themselves) leave, except in case they are guilty of some open lewdness, those are limits set by Allah: and any who transgresses the limits of Allah, does verily wrong his (own) soul: thou knowest not if perchance Allah will bring about thereafter some new situation.

Thus when they fulfil their term appointed, either take them back on equitable terms or part with them on equitable terms; and take for witness two persons from among you, endued with justice, and establish the evidence (as) before Allah. Such is the admonition given to him who believes in Allah and the Last Day. And for those who fear Allah, He (ever) prepares a way out,

065.006
Let the women live (in 'iddat) in the same style as ye live, according to your means: Annoy them not, so as to restrict them. And if they carry (life in their wombs), then spend (your substance) on them until they deliver their burden: and if they suckle your (offspring), give them their recompense: and take mutual counsel together, according to what is just and reasonable. And if ye find yourselves in difficulties, let another woman suckle (the child) on the (father's) behalf.

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x-factor Guerrilla Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 462	Also, on a more theological note. If the Sharia court is worth its salt, the woman should get a pretty good divorce settlement as the Koran proscribes alimony, child support, shared custody, etc. The thing is that as practiced in the Arab world all the tribal misogyny gets in the way. Thats not to say that I'm going to sign up for Sharia arbitration. Just that its possible for it to work in a perfectly equitable manner, just like religious court arbitration does for Orthodox Jews, the Amish, etc. 065.001 - 065.002 O Prophet! When ye do divorce women, divorce them at their prescribed periods, and count (accurately), their prescribed periods: And fear Allah your Lord: and turn them not out of their houses, nor shall they (themselves) leave, except in case they are guilty of some open lewdness, those are limits set by Allah: and any who transgresses the limits of Allah, does verily wrong his (own) soul: thou knowest not if perchance Allah will bring about thereafter some new situation. Thus when they fulfil their term appointed, either take them back on equitable terms or part with them on equitable terms; and take for witness two persons from among you, endued with justice, and establish the evidence (as) before Allah. Such is the admonition given to him who believes in Allah and the Last Day. And for those who fear Allah, He (ever) prepares a way out, 065.006 Let the women live (in 'iddat) in the same style as ye live, according to your means: Annoy them not, so as to restrict them. And if they carry (life in their wombs), then spend (your substance) on them until they deliver their burden: and if they suckle your (offspring), give them their recompense: and take mutual counsel together, according to what is just and reasonable. And if ye find yourselves in difficulties, let another woman suckle (the child) on the (father's) behalf. __________________ *The strength of a nation is its knowledge. -Welsh Proverb* X Last edited by x-factor; 03-01-2008 at 23:08.
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