Divorce (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Definition of divorce
Definition of divorce
Legal ending of a marriage
When is divorce considered in Islam?
When is divorce considered in Islam?
Final option after all reconciliation fails
What is Iddah?
What is Iddah?
Three-month waiting period in divorce
How long is the Iddah period?
How long is the Iddah period?
Three months
Max times husband can declare divorce
Max times husband can declare divorce
Three separate times
Living rules during Iddah
Living rules during Iddah
Live together, no sexual relations
Purpose of Iddah period
Purpose of Iddah period
Check pregnancy, time to reconsider & reconcile
Sunni divorce witness requirement
Sunni divorce witness requirement
No witnesses required
Shi'a divorce witness requirement
Shi'a divorce witness requirement
Witnesses must be present
Allah's view of divorce
Allah's view of divorce
Detestable in the sight of Allah
What type of commitment is marriage in Islam?
What type of commitment is marriage in Islam?
Lifelong commitment & contract before Allah
What is nikah?
What is nikah?
Marriage contract
Did Prophet Muhammad divorce?
Did Prophet Muhammad divorce?
No, he did not divorce
Reasons women can seek divorce in Islam
Reasons women can seek divorce in Islam
Desertion, cruelty, lack of maintenance
Where do Muslim women seek divorce help?
Where do Muslim women seek divorce help?
Shari'ah court