Muslim Personal Law, Yes and No: Religious Leader's Views on its Legalization

Muslim personal law (MPL) has been a controversial issue in South Africa. Proponents of it becoming legalized in South Africa, say that women would be handed benefits which they do not have because their marriages lack legal recognition. Women lack support from theological bodies which are largely m...

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Main Author: Suleman, Muhammed (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2023
In: Journal for the study of religion
Year: 2023, Volume: 36, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-34
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Republic / Muslim / Personal right / Legitimation / Clergyperson / Islamic law / Domestic violence (motif)
IxTheo Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
BJ Islam
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
NCF Sexual ethics
XA Law
Further subjects:B Structural Violence
B Field
B Muslim personal law
B capitals
B cultural violence
B Muslim religious leaders
B Habitus
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