India: Muslim Scholars Speak Out Against Forced Marriages

March 30, 2008

Muslim Leaders Speak out Against Forced Marriage

Deepali Gaur Singh (AlterNet)

The opposition of prominent Islamic scholars to forced marriage is an important step in the fight for gender equality in the Muslim world.

Entry Filed under: Forced Marriage, Muslims. .

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  • 1. in2thefray  |  March 30, 2008 at 9:59 am

    This is a good follow up to the UK post you had earlier. It shows the mix is in flux. Hopefully freedoms come through.Nothing wrong with loving,knowing and wanting to be with the one you’re with.

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  • 2. Naima  |  July 12, 2008 at 9:52 am

    I dont understand why us asian girls cant just marry who we love, my parents are forcing me to have a arrange marraige.

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