Social System of Islam

Summary of 7.20 “Muslim Women in History II”‘ We looked into the Woman’s role in matters of propagating the faith and how women participated in various ways of spreading the truth.’ We also discussed their participation in educational functions and we showed that many muslim women were scholars and taught other men who learned a

Summary of 7.21 “Muslim Women in History III”‘ We continued our discussion of women in history and we indicated that our emphasis on the early days of Islam was simply because this represented the perfect model (closest) to what Islam teaches.’ Second, we stated that the position and status of a Muslim woman afterword had

Summary of 7.22 “Muslim Women in Recent History”‘ ‘ The last program focused more on the trends pertaining to the position and involvement of Muslim women particularly in recent history (late 19th century and early 20th century).’ I said that in my understanding there seemed to have been three basic trends.’ The first trend was

Summary of 7.23 “Muslim Women in Contemporary History”‘ The title of the whole series is the Social System of Islam and the premiss after covering some broad issues, like human brotherhood, we said that the corner stone of society is the family and the corner stone of the family is the woman because of her

Summary of 7.24 “Islam’s View of Sex”‘ We started a new segment int this series which deals with the family life in Islam.’ We started by introducing Islam’s attitude and view towards the matter of sex.’ We tried to indicate that Islam does not see sex in-itself as something which is negative or evil.’ However,

Summary of 3.28 “Selection of Spouse and Engagement”‘ We covered five basic points.’ One was to clarify some of the basic aims and objectives of marriage.’ We indicated that marriage is not regarded in Islam as an inevitable evil nor is it connected with original sin because there is no such thing in Islam.’ We

Summary of 7.26 “Engagement Continued” ‘ We continued the discussion of the rules of engagement in Islam.’ We indicated that Islam allowed people who were planning to get married to see each other and to talk to one another without being in total privacy or adopting the western style of dating and courting.’ We explained

Summary of 7.27 “Marriage Laws in Islam I (Forbidden Categories)”‘ We continued investigating marriage laws in Islam and the main points that were discussed pertained to the prohibited or restricted categories to which the person may not get married because of close blood relations.’ We also indicated that in terms to interfaith marriages first a

Summary of 7.28 “Marriage Laws in Islam II (Validity of marriage)”‘ We covered the issues last time.’ First, there was some discussion of inter religious marriage in Islam with a special focus on why a Muslim woman must marry a Muslim and that there are concessions for Muslim men and the reasons behind them.’ Second,

Summary of 7.29 “Marriage Laws in Islam III (Marriage Contract)”‘ We continued our discussion of guardianship in marriage.’ We also talked about the marriage of minors, indicating the various conditions attached to it.’ Third subject was the freedom of choice on the part of both husband and wife to be regardless of whether she was

Summary of 7.30 “Marriage Laws in Islam IV (Marriage Contract)” The bulk of the discussion related to the discussion of dowery or marriage gift as Islam calls it.’ We indicated that if it is not mentioned in the marriage contract the contract is still alid.’ Also, the marriage gift need not be paid immediately but

Summary of 7.31 Polygamy in Islamic Law I (Historical Perspectives)‘ First we started by clarifying the terms and we said that polygamy is a broad term which includes any form of plural marriages which may include one wife having more than one husband which is called polyandry and this is not what we are dealing

Summary of 7.32 “Polygamy in Islamic Law II (Historical Perspectives)‘ In the last program we started by giving some of the anthropological and sociological explanation of the existence of polygamy in a variety of cultures throughout different points in history.’ We discussed the various reasons such as personal, demographic, social, biological, economic and so on.’

Summary of 7.35 “Polygamy in Islamic Law III (Historical Perspectives)‘ In the last program we covered the meaning of ‘justice’ which is a prerequisite for polygamy in Islam.’ We also discussed the fact that Islam for the first time (from among all other world scriptures) specified the maximum number of wives to be taken under

Summary of 7.34 “Polygamy in Islamic Law IV (Historical Perspectives)‘ Summary: We continued our discussion last time of some of the contingent situations which may make polygyny a better solution: for cases such as barrenness, illness and so on.’ We also talked about some of the guaranties and protection provided for women in the case

Host:’ What are the main rights and obligations resulting from marriage? ‘ Jamal Badawi: As a result of the marriage contract a number of things follow.’ One is the eligibility of the wife to receive the marriage gift (which we discussed in several programs).’ Another thing that was covered before that comes as a result

Summary of 3.36 Marital Relations I (Wife’s Rights)We started by talking about the various consequences of the marriage contract.’ We focused more on the mutual rights and obligation between husband and wife.’ We indicated that these rights and obligations are founded on ethical and religious ground for marriage in Islam.’ We explained the question of

Summary of 7.37 “Marital Relations II (Wife’s Rights)”Last time we talked about the non financial rights of the wife and we indicated that according to the Quran one has to dwell with his wife in equity and kindness.’ The Prophet considered that one of the criteria of faith and goodness from a’ spiritual sense also

Summary of 7.38 “Marital Relations III (Related Issues)”We continued the discussion of marital relationships.’ It was the third program dealing with the subject of the wife’s rights.’ We talked about the obligation of the husband to gratify the instinctive need of his wife in terms of matrimonial relationships and what Islamic Law in terms of

Summary of 7.39 “Marital Relations IV (Husband’s Rights)”First we continued some discussion on the issues of surrogate motherhood and the claim that perhaps one day one might be able to select the sex of the fetus.’ Mostly we focused on the rights of the husband.’ We indicated that as the wife expects to be treated