Bernard Fournier

Abstract

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Divorce and the law of <i>Khul</i>: A type of no fault divorce found within an Islamic legal framework

“…The husband acquires the rights to the wife's obedience and sexual availability. 67 The right of the husband to demand obedience from his wife has received severe criticism from women activists. It is seen as discriminatory in nature.…”

“…This means that the wife has to make herself available or give her husband "free access to herself at all lawful times". 68 Although these concepts may seem discriminatory, the following argument could be advanced. In terms of Islam the marriage establishes a contract, and each party is assigned a set of contractual rights.…”

“…Another primary obligation of the husband is to provide maintenance to the wife throughout the duration of the marriage. 69 Maintenance could include: food, lodging and clothing for the wife and children during the marriage, as well as during the waiting period (iddat) following the termination of the marriage. "Men are the protectors and maintainers of women because God has given the one more (strength) than the other, and because they support them from their means".…”