…Muslim marriage contract either as a simple contract or a prenuptial agreement. The requirements of a Muslim marriage satisfy the elements of a simple contract: there must be a meeting…
Abed Awad Esq.-The Islamic Marriage Contract Read More »
…A prenuptial agreement functions in lieu of any inheritance or other community property, equitable distribution or alimony laws otherwise applicable to the couple, while “a marriage contract is a simple…
How is the Islamic Marriage Contract Treated in the U.S.? Abed Awad Tells it All Read More »
…court (the contract is an invalid prenuptial agreement) that was contrary to the ruling she had requested from the trial court (the contract is a valid prenuptial agreement). The court…
Zawahiri v. Alwattar Read More »
…the marriage contract was not vague. Also, the court disagreed that failure to stay married constituted a failure of consideration. The court interpreted the marriage contract as an offer to…
Abdallah v. Sarsour Read More »
…a contract. The court also stated that the mahr was a contract between two consenting adults and not against public policy. Note: Cited in New Jersey case, Rahman v. Hossain,…
Odatalla v. Odatalla Read More »
…between Husband and Wife was in effect an Islamic antenuptial contract valid and enforceable on its terms based on neutral principles of contract law. Husband and Wife were married in…
Akileh v. Elchahal Read More »
…(Va.App. March 30, 2010) Court: Court of Appeals of Virginia, Alexandria The Court, in favor of the Wife, enforced the terms of a marriage contract, ordering the Husband to pay…
Afghani v. Ghafoorian Read More »
…that the marriage contract was not a valid prenuptial agreement and divided both community and separate assets. The Husband appealed the trial court’s decision. On appeal, the appellate court affirmed…
In re Altayar and Muhyaddin Read More »
By: Mohammad Fadel This Essay takes a critical look at a doctrine that is often cited – by Muslims and non-Muslims alike – as indicative of Islamic law’s systematic gender…
…and serious commitment to his wife to be and to married life. It is the right of the woman, and hers alone. She may do with it as she chooses….
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