If the husband is Muslim. Is a Gentile a spiritual danger? General rules and religious canons

Now quite often, girls on the forums write “I’m looking for a Muslim husband”, considering Muslim guys to be a more profitable party - religion forbids them to drink alcohol, and the family is a sacred concept for them. But is it really so good in Muslim families? Surely here there are some peculiarities.

Muslim husband, Christian wife

Many ladies are interested in whether it is possible for a Christian woman to marry a Muslim, whether they will oblige her to accept another faith? According to the laws of Islam, a Christian may not renounce her faith, but she will not be able to raise a child in Christianity - he will have to become a Muslim. You also need to remember that parents in a Muslim society are very respected, and therefore their word is often equated with the law. And if the parents are categorically against the Christian bride, then the man will sooner break the relationship than he will argue with the parents.

Marry a Muslim - Features of a Muslim Family

Often women think about how to marry a Muslim, and not about how they will live with him. In order to get acquainted with a Muslim, there are no special problems - if the domestic ones are not satisfied, then you can look for them on vacation or in universities that host international students, as well as on the Internet. But before turning away from the men of your faith, think about whether you can comply with all the rules of a Muslim family. The following features are available and not for every woman they will be acceptable. Of course, it all depends on the people, but to be prepared for such moments is:

Perhaps these rules seem complicated and incomprehensible to a non-Muslim woman. But on the other hand, in the person of a Muslim husband who honors his religion, you will receive a faithful, loyal, honest, responsive family man with excellent moral qualities and without addiction to alcohol, who will love you and children, honor your relatives and will not prevent you from observing your religion.

Islamic canonical marriage laws permit marriage unions between Muslims and women from the people of Scripture (Christians and Jews). At all times, both during the mission of the Prophet and in our day, Muslim men could marry Christians and Jews.

Today, in the context of globalization and cultural mixing, as a result of interfaith marriages, a number of problems arise in families, for example, raising children in the spirit of Islamic faith or instilling an Islamic worldview in them. The demographic factor is also important: marriages of Muslims with non-Muslim women to a certain extent reduce the chances of Muslim women to find a fellow believer, forcing them to marry non-Muslims, which is canonically illegal.

The vast majority of reputable scholars of Islam, including theologians of all four madhhabs, expressed the view that the marriage of a Muslim with a woman from the people of the Scriptures was undesirable. As an argument, an example is given of the second righteous caliph, Umar, who, when he was the ruler of the faithful, urged Muslims to divorce Christian wives and Jewish wives. Everyone except Huseyfa immediately divorced. The same divorced his wife after some time, thereby showing that there is no direct ban on this kind of marriage in Islam, but the commandment of the caliph cannot be disobeyed.

The order of каз Umar was not groundless. In view of the canonical permissibility of Muslim marriages with women from the people of Scripture, many Muslims began to marry Christians and Jews, but did not subsequently show their desire to introduce their wives to the Quranic evangelism, to strengthen them in Islamic virtue.

Some theologians, especially the Hanafi madhhab, prohibit (haram) this kind of marriage in a non-Islamic state, where Muslims are a minority, since in such conditions, the question of the believer’s personal religious status, the right to live, has remained unresolved. according to the canons of his creed, which implies the free departure of religious needs (including the possibility of timely five-fold prayers), the regulation of his life in accordance with the Sharia law property (in matters of family, marriage, inheritance, etc.). An important factor is the nationalist, anti-Islamic moods in society and propaganda in the media that are taking place in some states, as well as (perhaps due to the foregoing) the categorical desire of a non-Muslim spouse to raise children in a different (non-Islamic) religious tradition. This state of affairs cannot but have an impact primarily on families in which the spouse (the keeper of the hearth, mother and teacher of children) is not Muslim: the spiritual, religious and national-cultural foundations of the family are weakened.

Of course, Islamic canons allow marriages between Muslims, on the one hand, and Christians or Jews, on the other, but one must understand that in this permissibility of the Lord lies hidden wisdom and benefit. A person who has embarked on the path of truth will try to help his neighbor find this path, will make every effort to ensure that members of his family hear the Word of the Lord and practice His commandments, which is difficult sometimes even in a Muslim family if society and the environment do not contribute.

A Muslim who marries a woman of Christian or Jewish faith because of her beauty, but then does not make any effort to understand and accept Muslim values, falls within the scope of the aforementioned order of Caliph Umar. If he neglects this serious warning, he questions his well-being and his children in both worlds.

Summarizing the above, it can be concluded that the marriage of a Muslim with a chaste and well-meaning woman of Christian and Jewish cultures is canonically allowed, however, it is necessary to take into account (1) maintaining the status of a husband in the family according to the canons of Islam, (2) the desirability of accepting an Islamic faith by the spouse and (3) compulsory parenting of children in the spirit of morality and religiosity, commanded by the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the final messenger of God (may God bless and greet him). And all this should be in the context of faith in the One God, among the last prophets of which were Moses, Jesus and Muhammad.

May the Almighty protect us from rash acts and grant us and our descendants ways and possibilities for achieving happiness in the earthly world and in the eternal world!

Answers to questions on the topic

I am Orthodox, and he is a Muslim. We loved each other and would like to start a family. Is this possible and under what conditions?

If your feelings are full, sincere and mutual, then try to see the world through the prism of the attitude that your beloved person lives in and, perhaps, you yourself will answer the questions that have arisen.

I am a baptized Christian, I love a Muslim very much. Love has been mutual for almost five years now, but we can’t create a family, as my young man can’t decide on anyone because I don’t accept Islam. His mother is not against me. He recently turned for advice to his mullah relative, who said that I must definitely accept Islam.

I treat Islam very well, knowing that God is One. I want our future children to be Muslims. Yes, and I may accept Islam if I come to this myself. I consider it wrong to take such a crucial step as the adoption of a different faith, knowing almost nothing about it. Please give some advice. And is it sinful if I accept Islam because I really love a man, and he wants to marry a Muslim woman? Tatyana, 27 years old.

You say that feelings have been mutual for 5 years now, but if your intentions are serious, why haven’t you decided for such a long time, do you need Muslim spiritual values \u200b\u200bin your life or not ?! And one more thing: if your friend cohabits with you (lives like a wife) all these years, then it is not clear what values \u200b\u200bhe is guided by and what he should follow. It turns out that Islam is a kind of formal status, and for the rest - live as you like, the main thing is that at times such words as “live according to the Qur'an and the Sunnah”, “and how is it according to Sharia”, etc. were scrolled in the language. Strange, isn't it?

My Christian wife wants to get married. Can I get married to her and then perform a similar ritual according to Muslim traditions? If possible, what and how should be done? Nail, 21 years old.

There is no need to get married, you should not do this, registration in the registry office and a Muslim marriage will be enough.

My fiance is Muslim, I am a Christian. His parents insist that I change my religion, otherwise I will not be accepted into the family. But I am not ready for this, more precisely, this religion is completely unknown to me, to tell the truth, it’s even scary, because, I think, this is a big sin. What should I do? I am afraid of losing my young man. Veronica, 27 years old.

Yes, a change of belief from the point of view of any faith is regarded as a sin, apostasy. But “there is no compulsion in religion!” (Holy Quran, 2: 256). Only your heart can tell you how to be. To get acquainted with Islam, read my books “The Path to Faith and Perfection” and “Peace of the Soul”.

I am a Christian, dating a Muslim. We have a wonderful relationship, but I was married and afraid to tell him about it. I think that if I say, he decides to leave. Tired of being silent and communicating because of this, it is becoming increasingly difficult. After all, for him it is a shame, for my part, a deception. Irina, 22 years old.

The best thing is to tell the truth.

I have Muslim roots, I myself am half Armenian. I would like to connect my life with a Muslim. I am drawn to Islam. But as soon as I start a relationship with some young man from this environment, how after a while everything stops just because I am a Gentile. Answer why parents are sometimes against the happiness of their children? I am from a decent family, modest and well-mannered, but look, as it seems, not at that.

They, parents, have their own understanding of happiness. For each person, it has its own shapes, shades, colors.

I married a Russian girl. After marriage I found out that she was not a girl, she had a relationship with me before another. Can I continue to live with her? Is it allowed or forbidden? Now she is studying Islam and is going to become a Muslim.

Your situation is a sad and widespread reality of our time. In this case, you canonically have the right to divorce, but you can live with her further if you think that she has repented of her deed and is not going to repeat such sinful and destructive actions.

I hope you yourself did not have an intimate relationship with anyone before marrying her.

Tell me, please, what should a Muslim married to a non-Muslim woman who does not accept Islam do, although she says in words that she wants to become a Muslim, but actually does nothing?

Be a full-fledged Muslim, that is, a person from whom only good, positive, creative energy comes from both in relation to others and in relation to oneself (the desire to successfully realize one’s potential and constantly intellectually, physically, spiritually improve). This will require you to have a serious attitude and numerous expenditures of energy and strength, but everything will quickly pay off with the result. Do not be rude, do not force, and you will see how others will be transformed as a result of your personal transformation. “An example works harder than a sermon” (S. Johnson).

Do you think that I, a Muslim, can marry a Christian girl who wants to accept Islam, it seems to me, for my sake, for the sake of marriage (not convinced yet)? Jimmy.

Theoretically - you can, but practically - very responsible and has prospects that are dangerous for you and your future children.

Is a Muslim man allowed to live with a non-Muslim wife, although he has repeatedly called and exhorted her? I know that a Muslim can live with a Christian wife, a Jew. And if it does not apply to either the first or the second?

The question of whether it is possible to live with a non-Muslim wife (especially not related to either Christians or Jews) would be relevant if asked before the marriage, and not now, when the relationship has already been realized.

For a Muslim, as a humble man, faithful to God, in such a situation, patience is the only key to preserving the family, especially that in which there is a child who needs both fatherly and motherly care. In addition, a person who has formed as a person in a society in which spirituality is clearly in decline, it can be very difficult to change his inner world, fill it with faith, and even more so understand and accept the final Scripture sent to all mankind, especially when there is no living example of Muslim virtue, for example in the person of a beloved husband. By the way, it took some couples years to come to the Divine Truth.

My husband is a Tatar, a Muslim, I am Orthodox, and I am very religious, observing all posts and canons from a non-drinking and non-smoking family. The husband assured before the wedding that there should be no religion issues with the child, that I could raise children in my traditions. But now, when I am in position, he walks sad, dull, I guess because of what. He is afraid that I will give the child a Christian name, that the child will not know Muslim traditions. What to do? I love my husband very much and do not want him to be upset. He says that even if I do it my way, he will never leave me, but he will live his whole life in longing and sadness, as if he would withdraw into himself. He is thus blackmailing me. Can a child be circumcised, read adhan and ikamat, and then baptized in church? Is it possible for a child to instill two faiths at once and is it not considered a terrible sin if the child attends a mosque and church? As an educated and urban person, it seems possible to me, given the age in which we live in order to avoid family conflicts and reproaches.

Islam is the stage of the religious development of mankind following Judaism and Christianity. It is unrealistic to instill several religions at once, especially when there are serious differences between them. For a believer, if he really understands the meaning and significance of his religion, this is absurd, this is what is called, and neither here nor there. Your husband’s reaction is clear, understand that he, as the head of the family, must answer before God on the Day of Judgment for the righteousness and correct conviction of his wife and children.

See, for example: al-Zuhaili V. Al-fiqh al-Islami wa adilyatuh. In 11 vol. T. 9.P. 6654.

The caliph’s order concerned only those Muslims whose wives for the period of their married life did not accept Islam and did not become Muslims.

At a time when the interpenetration of cultures cannot be avoided, the question of how religions and traditions that cardinally differ from each other peacefully coexists. When it comes to society as a whole, it would seem that everything is relatively simple and understandable: in large cities there are Jewish synagogues and Muslim mosques, you can even find a Hindu ashram if you wish. But everything becomes much more complicated when it comes to the family, especially when children appear in it, and you have to decide in which faith to educate them. Therefore, today we will figure out whether it is possible for a Muslim to marry a Christian, what the future of such a marriage may be.

General rules and religious canons

Any of the world's religions believes that a change of religion is a sin. Therefore, many believing Christians and Jews are not ready to do this so easily, even for the sake of a loved one. But at the same time, coercion to faith is considered immoral and not pleasing.

Men professing Islam have at all times married women of other faiths, so there is no ban on such marriages. Another thing is the attitude to this union of other members of the family and society as a whole. Parenting can also be a problem. A Muslim man, brought up in Islamic traditions since childhood, believes that it is for him, as the head of the family, to be responsible for this on Judgment Day. It is logical that he wants to protect himself and his family from punishment for sins.

A marriage with a woman of a different faith, in which:

• maintained the status of men according to Islamic canons;
• in the future, the wife will agree to convert to Islam (highly desirable, but not necessary);
• joint children are brought up in Muslim traditions.

This may seem surprising, but many Muslims see some advantages in marriages with women of a different faith: by marrying a non-Muslim woman, a man can convert her to his faith. Any religion needs followers to continue its existence, therefore, an increase in their number through the conversion of Gentiles is highly desirable. But it is worth considering that in this case it is forbidden to impose faith, force a person to accept Islam by force, to manipulate it. A husband should become an example of piety, kindness and justice for his wife, so that she herself wants to learn more about his faith, and later to accept it.

However, many more Muslims see this marriage as a danger, especially if the family does not live in a Muslim society. In countries where the majority of believers are Christians, it is difficult to follow all Muslim traditions (for example, it is far from always and not everyone has the opportunity to make a prayer in time). If a Muslim marries a Christian, the risk of her unwanted influence on her husband from the point of view of Islam increases, a man can go astray, betray his faith (especially if he is surrounded by a non-Muslim society).

In a family in which father and mother profess different religions that are radically different from each other, sooner or later, a problem with raising children can arise. You can’t instill a child with two faiths at once, you have to choose. In this case, it all depends on how the spouses resolve this problem among themselves. More often, one has to follow the faith of the husband.

The situation with the marriage of a Muslim and a Christian is completely different. Despite the fact that the Koran does not directly prohibit such an alliance, the sacred texts contain indirect evidence of its inadmissibility. The reason is that, according to the Muslim worldview, the main thing in the relationship is a man, and a woman only follows him. Therefore, Muslims believe that a Muslim wife, sooner or later, will still have to abandon her religious beliefs and values, taking over the beliefs and values \u200b\u200bof her husband. However, if a man agrees to accept Islam before marriage, then such a union will be completely acceptable and positively accepted by Muslim society.

Islam and atheism

If marriage with a Jew or Christian is still considered permissible, then the relationship of a Muslim with an atheist is extremely undesirable from the point of view of Islam. The fact is that both Christianity and Judaism require a woman to be humble, humble and remain innocent until marriage. The atheist herself is free to choose a lifestyle, principles and values \u200b\u200bfor herself. Naturally, most women live as they like, and a person who is guided only by their own convictions does not fit into any religious canons. Accordingly, a woman who does not profess any religion does not have to preserve chastity before marriage, and for an unmarried Muslim, the loss of innocence is a shame for the whole family.

However, a Muslim can marry a woman who has lost her innocence (for example, she has already been married). If he is warned about this, he is free to decide for himself whether such a marriage suits him. If, after the marriage, it turns out that the bride has lost her virginity, the husband has the right immediately.

We can say that there is no definite answer to the question whether a Muslim can marry a Christian. The Qur'an does not prohibit this, but there are many nuances that should be taken into account for each person individually.

This is a union of two people, but far from always the partners are similar in opinions or religious views. That is why certain difficulties often happen. To be happy with their husband, women are ready for a lot, even to change their faith. Are Christians and Muslims - is there a chance to become happy together or is it worth giving preference to a man with other views?

In fact, you decide, because if you are clearly have decidedIf you are ready to concede and put up with some features, then it is likely that you will be happy. How is the marriage of a Christian and Muslim different from the marriage of people with one religion? You will learn about this in this article.

What awaits a woman who has decided to marry a Muslim?

1. Religious disagreement. Some representatives of the fair sex are quite indifferent to faith or even deny any of its manifestations. If you adhere to Christianity, then marriage to a Muslim will not be so easy for you. Sometimes it’s not so easy to readjust to new rules and principles, especially if you are clearly sure that you are right. If a Muslim gives way or changes faith, then this is some exception, so you should be prepared that you will have to change. You can always be neutral, but if you are a deep believer, you will not be able to do this for a long time.

2. Other requirements for the wife. Many modern women are clearly confident that everyone on the planet is equal, regardless of gender, but Muslims do not think so. You will have to come to terms with the fact that your main task will be housekeeping and a willingness to meet your husband's needs at any time. If you are clearly sure that you are not ready to serve a man, it is better to refuse a marriage with a Muslim. It is unlikely that a Muslim will forgive you for an unprepared dinner or unwillingness to have sex.

3. Willingness to obey. A Muslim always believes that he is right, and the opinion of his wife is a secondary concept for him. Remember how parents made them listen and obey? Be prepared that with a husband a Muslim will have to be just that. Some women believe that Muslims absolutely do not listen to the opinion of their wives and do only what they want. This is not entirely true, because often they consult with their wives. But remember that no matter what you advised or suggested, the last decision will remain with him. Someone believes that this is normal, but for someone this attitude is a drawback. A smart wife can always present her opinion so that the man thinks that this is his decision, so if your love is strong, it’s worth a try.

4. You cannot refuse intimacy. All excuses about a headache, bad mood or problems at work of your husband will not interest a Muslim at all. The wife does not have the right to refuse sex, because he is the main in the family, and his desire is the law. The exception may be when you have critical days or are seriously ill. A headache and simply malaise are not a good reason to refuse sex. Even if you don’t want to at all, you will have to please your beloved and be the most passionate for him.

5. You will have to hide your body and face. Surely you have heard that many Muslim women cover their face and body. This is necessary so that other men do not have the opportunity to look at you. A Muslim’s wife can delight only her husband’s eyes, and he will have to hide from other members of the stronger sex. This requirement most often applies to Muslim women, but if you are a Christian and are planning to marry a Muslim, be prepared for the fact that they will also demand it from you.

6. Muslim may have 4 wives. In Christianity, it is accepted that one man can be married to one woman, but polygamy is practiced in Islam. Not all Muslims decide to marry several women, so there is a possibility that you can become the only one for him. Your marriage will be more traditional for you if you stay in your country and do not go to his homeland. If you decide to change your place of residence, it is likely that he will introduce you to his next wife over time.

7. The husband has the right to punish you physically. Much has been said about domestic violence, but this is not something terrible among Muslims. If the wife does not listen to her husband, shows her character and tries to be equal with him, he can punish her physically. It’s a rather unpleasant fact, but you should be prepared for this. The most important thing is that there should be no signs of beatings on her body, because then the wife has the right to file for divorce.

Do not expect a Muslim to forget his traditions

Many women   sincerely hope that their beloved person is quite modern, and all traditions are not so important for him as for more mature representatives of the Muslim faith. Often young guys go to study in other countries, where they get acquainted with Christian girls. Of course, they partially forget about some of the rules and principles of their faith, but this is not long enough. As soon as he returns to his native home, where his close people live, he immediately recalls the traditions and adheres to them in strict order. If you decide to go live with your chosen one, then be prepared for the fact that much will surprise you or even shock you. It is likely that your boyfriend will behave completely differently than in your country. You can convince yourself as much as you like, but marriage with such a person will not be simple, for sure you will have a number of difficulties due to differences and differences in faith.

As you can see, the marriage of two people who do not adhere to one faith, can be quite complex and specific. You yourself must understand that the choice is yours, so decide what is right for you and what is unacceptable to you. Now you know what are the features of marriage with a Muslim, so you won’t be shocked. Listen to your heart, but do not forget about the mind, because you just can ruin your life.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE ONE WHICH WILL MARRY A Muslim.

But all these arguments, unfortunately, often do not apply to those who are in love. They say: "Anyway, I will only be happy with him, and therefore I do not care what God and the Church say." The speaker of this cannot, of course, be considered an Orthodox Christian. But she also has something to say. Indeed, according to Baptism, it still belongs to the Church, and until death, secret connections connect it with the Body of Christ. This is both honor and responsibility. He who has already entered into the Covenant with God, even in childhood, will never be able to become like those who were originally foreign to the Creator. The prodigal son is still a son. God says: “May there be no one between you who, having heard the words of this curse, would boast in his heart, saying:“ I will be happy, despite the fact that I will walk according to the arbitrariness of my heart ”... God will not forgive such but immediately the wrath of the Lord and his fury will kindle on such a person, and all the curse of this covenant will fall on him, and the Lord will blot out his name from under heaven; and the Lord will divide him to perdition ”(Deut. 29, 20-21).

But from a practical point of view, such a marriage for a person brought up in the Christian tradition will certainly be unhappy. Indeed, the attitude towards women in Islam is unbearable for those who are brought up on ideas about love between husband and wife as the norm of married life. For those who do not believe, it is worthwhile to bring Islamic norms of attitude to the wife, which will have to be fulfilled by that unfortunate woman if she wants to violate the word of God. So, from the point of view of Islam, "a woman is obliged to listen to her husband and to show him complete obedience, except in those cases when he demands that forbidden by Islam." A woman comes to her husband's family. Without his permission, she cannot leave her home or engage in professional activities.

A spouse has the right to visit her parents and close relatives, although her husband may prohibit her from meeting with her children from a previous marriage. In some Muslim countries, a husband can reduce his wife’s meetings with his parents to one per week. A wife has the right to refuse marital relations with her husband only if he has not paid the dowry agreed upon in the marriage contract, or during the period of fasting. Unreasonable refusal of the wife will lead to her "removal", ie to divorce. The same will end for her and the use of contraceptives. The Holy Book of Muslims The Quran calls on husbands to punish their wives in case of their disobedience, disagreement or simply to improve their character. The Qur'an says that “God exalted men in their essence over women, and in addition, husbands pay the marriage dowry .... Scold them, bully them when they don’t obey ... - beat them. If the wives are obedient, then be indulgent towards them ”(Quran 4.38; 4, 34). Muslim theologian al-Ghazali calls marriage “a form of slavery for a woman. Her life becomes complete obedience to her husband in everything, if he does not violate the laws of Islam. " Parenting is the exclusive right of the husband. Even if the wife belongs to one of the “religions of revelation,” that is, if she is a Jew or a Christian. Raising children in faith is prohibited by Muslim law. ”

Add something else about the attitude towards women in Islam. “According to the widespread hadith - the dictum of the“ prophet ”- most women will end up in hell. According to Ibn-Umar, "the prophet said: O meeting of women! Give alms, ask for more forgiveness, for I saw that most of the inhabitants of the fire are you. And one woman among them asked: Why are most of the inhabitants of the fire are we? He said: You curse a lot and are ungrateful to your husbands. I have not seen that someone with intelligence would have more flaws in faith and mind than yours ”(Muslim, 1879). According to another hadith, “the prophet said: I did not leave behind the temptation more harmful to men than women” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

According to the Sharia, “the testimony of two women in court is equivalent to the testimony of one man. Women are also forbidden to follow the funeral procession. "A Muslim man has the right to marry a Gentile, but a Muslim woman cannot marry a Gentile."

But here it’s worth noting that, having married a Muslim, a wife should in no case expect marital fidelity from him. After all, he has the right to have up to four wives, as well as conclude the so-called “Temporary marriages” for a period of 1 hour to a year (prostitution is often justified). If the state laws of Russia prohibit polygamy, then in practice it existed and exists.

So, dear ladies, entering into an Islamic marriage, you must be prepared for the fact that you will be treated like animals, and cheating that is not even considered such, and beating by your husband sanctioned by the Qur'an. (And for Muslim husbands, even in Europe, Islamic theologians publish special books on the right ways to beat your wives so as not to mutilate your body too much so that you can continue to use it and not fall under secular court). If you like it all - please! Just don’t say that my beloved will never do it because he is good. In addition to your roommate (the word of God does not allow me to call him husband), there is also his family, to which he himself must obey whether he wants to or not. A little later we will provide evidence of what awaits a woman in reality if she falls into a modern Islamic family. But first, let’s say that you do not need to count on a long and happy life in a strong family. Indeed, according to the rules of Islam, a husband can easily divorce his wife. This may be the correct divorce (muyurbot) at the request of the husband with an explanation of the reasons, or a joint decision of the husband and wife, or it can simply be a divorce at the request of the husband without explaining the reasons in a simplified form (talaq), after pronouncing one of the established phrases: “You are excommunicated” or “unite with the clan”.

In the event of a divorce, the husband must provide his wife with the necessary property “according to custom”. A divorced woman stays at her ex-husband’s house for three months to determine if she is pregnant. In the case of the birth of a child, he must be left in the father's house. A wife can demand a divorce only through a court, referring only to well-defined grounds: if the husband has physical disabilities, does not fulfill marital duties, abuses his wife or does not allocate funds for her maintenance.

Moreover, if the spouses suddenly want to reunite, then in Islam there is a monstrous decree that for this the wife must first marry another man, divorce him, and only then return to the previous one: “If he divorced her, then don’t she is allowed to him after, until she marries another husband, and if he gave her a divorce, then there is no sin over them that they will return ”(Quran 2.230).