Articles

  • The Bride Price: Dowry Abuse

    A woman holds a very high status in the Islamic faith. She is honored and respected at all times, but many startling transgressions have crept into Islamic practice. These transgressions have been caused by cultural influences that have no basis in Islam. Continue Reading

  • Natural Shocks and Marriage Markets

    A conditional payment from husbands to wives in the event of divorce, and dowry, a transfer from bride families to grooms at the time of marriage, have evolved through natural shocks. Continue Reading

  • Bidding farewell to dowry?

    Dowry is a practice of giving gifts to the bride and the groom’s family, and apparently it seems like a harmless exercise. After all, who does not want to give something to their daughter. Continue Reading