
Must Female Converts Immediately Divorce Their Non-Muslim Husbands? With Sheikha Fatima Barkatulla
Blogging Theology
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Marriage's Formality Without Substance
The essence of marriage can persist in form despite a lack of fundamental elements, such as intimacy and financial support. Individuals have the autonomy to either maintain the relationship or choose to end it. Even within a marriage that lacks substance, couples may remain legally married while living separately and not fulfilling traditional marital duties. The relationship may stay in a suspended state, contingent upon potential future changes, such as a spouse's conversion, allowing the original marriage contract to resume without needing to start anew.
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