Marriage Contract in Islam

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Concept of marriage under Islam. 3. Feminism and Islam. 4. Human rights in Islam. 5. Negotiating the marriage contract: a case study. 6. Pattern of Muslim marriage negotiations: a judicial interpretation. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.

"Marriage under Islam is a unique institution. The institution of marriage which constitutes the foundation of personal, family and community relationship, is the backbone of the social system in Islam and has been the subject matter of judicial interpretation in India. It was first considered in famous case of Abdul Qadir V. Salima. The Islamic institution of marriage is known as Nikah/Aqd. Marriage in Islam is a highly recommended practice (Sunnah). The present book scrutinizes negotiations in marriage contract and their related issues.

This book spreads awareness, knowledge and information regarding the status of women in Islamic Shariah. It evaluates the cases as in actual practice where consent is lacking during marriage negotiations though Quran and Sunnah provides this explicitly. It highlights importance of woman\'s right to choice and its implementation in accordance with Sahriah laws in the future generations. It inculcates awareness among Muslim women regarding standard Nikahnama and its contents, to avoid demise of their legal rights conferred by almighty. It show the importance of compulsory registration of marriage so that it avoids post-marriage hazards. This book makes you aware with religious and legal laws conferred for social status of women. It avoid misinterpretation of Islamic text in future by establishing Muslim matrimonial code which is headed by Ulema. It evaluates the existing legal measures and assesses the impact of codified Islamic law. This book also puts forward suggestions in order to eradicate the menace of forced marriage negotiations." (jacket)