I only watched the last 10 minutes of the program. Firstly, I would like to discuss the topic of arranged marriages. Sara, you need to understand that arrange marriages takes place in cultures where dating is not prevalent. In some cultures, it is tradition handed down through many generations. Yes, some Muslims practice it. Why? Because of cultural influences or simply the parents wanting the best for their child/ren. Arrange marriages is a form of costume, respect to the family, not a religious obligation. Arrange marriages are not always practiced by strict Muslims or moderate Muslims. Surely, you cannot be that ignorant and believe only Muslims practice it when Hindus are notorious for the practice of arranged marriages. Japanese, Chinese and Indians also have this practice. Statistically, arrange marriages last longer than love marriages. In Islam, arrange marriages are allowed, only when both parties agree. If the Muslim sister refuses, the marriage is invalid.
Yes, it is true, SaraJane. A Muslim man is able to marry a non-Muslim woman however a Muslim woman cannot marry a non-believer. However a Muslim man can only marry, people of the book, meaning Jews and Christians. He cannot marry a Hindi or Buddhist.
I will be back to reply to the topic of Hijab. I have to go shopping now.
Last edited by Girl-23; September 27th, 2008 at 03:22 PM.
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