Contemporary Issues

Table of contents :
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Polygamy
Arranged Marriages
The Guardian
Child Marriages
Marriage To Non-Muslims
Rape In Marriage
Violence In Marriage
Divorce: Easy
Divorce: A Man’s Right
Alimony
I. Abortion
Ii. Contraception
Population Control
Hijaab
Inheritance
Two Witnesses

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