Family Law

Family Law
An overview of Islamic Family Law encompassing marriage, dowry, polygamy, divorce, maintenance, and adoption regulations according to traditional and reformed perspectives.
Marriage and Divorce: Modern Practices
Modern practices of marriage and divorce in Islamic contexts, addressing legal, social, and cultural conditions.
Surrogate Motherhood in Islam
An exploration of the concept, rulings, and debates surrounding surrogate motherhood in Islamic jurisprudence.
Talaq (Divorce) in Islam - Definition, Etymology, and Legal Implications
Explore the concept of Talaq (Divorce) in Islam, its etymology, Qur'anic injunctions, Prophetic traditions, legal methodologies, both natural and procedural efficacy, and comparison with Judaic practices.
Father - Definition in Sunnī Law of Inheritance and Other Legal Implications
Explore the definition and implications of the role of a father in the Sunnī law of inheritance. Understand specific legal rulings regarding a father, including inheritance, retaliation (qiṣāṣ), and evidentiary laws.
Firāsh (فراش‎)
Explore the term 'Firāsh,' its etymology, and its multifaceted implications in Islamic law and culture. Understand its significance in familial and legal contexts.
Liʿān (لعان‎) - Definition, Etymology, and Legal Procedure in Islam
Learn about the term 'Liʿān,' its implications, and usage in the Islamic context. Understand the legal procedure, significance, and restrictions related to Liʿān, and its impact on marriage and family dynamics.
Prohibited Degrees of Marriage in Islam - Definition, Etymology, and Significance
Learn about the degrees of marriage prohibitions outlined in the Qur'an, the concept of fosterage, and how these influence marital decisions in Islam.
Ṭalāq (طلاق)
Understand the concept of Ṭalāq, its usage in Islamic law, and its representation in the Qur'an. Explore the procedures, legal implications, and socio-cultural contexts of divorce in Islam.

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