In the Muhammadan message, divorce became a right first held by the man
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Formulation of the claim
Shahrur says that the Muhammadan message made divorce in the man’s hands, as the one who originally holds the marital bond, while still leaving open the possibility for a woman to request divorce within the framework of the message.
Explanation
He compares the forms of marriage and divorce in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He states that, in the Muhammadan conception, divorce is no longer theoretically monopolized by the man only in procedural terms; rather, there is also a possibility for the woman to request separation. But he maintains the view that the “marital bond” rests with the man within the structure of divorce.
Its place in the argument of the episode
This atom sets the general frame for the discussion about who holds the decision to end the relationship, which is the heart of the episode. Through it, he explains the balance between the marital bond and the request.
Scope of the claim
He does not say that the woman has no right at all to separation, but rather establishes for her the right to request it under conditions and procedures.
Brief witness
“Divorce is in his hand… and the Muhammadan message allowed her to request divorce.”
Nearby links
- Shahrur - Islam and Faith
- Shahrur - Jurisprudence
- Atom: The marital bond is linked to divorce