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New Report Examines Trends in Muslim American Divorce & Marriage




(Jan 13, 2012) Last week, we shared a resource from ISNA's Islamic Horizons on the legal issues marriage may bring as a resource for those about to enter marriage and those already married.  This week, ISNA is excited to share a major report, just released by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, which examines the historically taboo subject of divorce in the North American Muslim community. A major focus of ISNA programs, especially resources at our regional and national events, focuses on providing resources to build healthy marriages and families.  
 
While many people are concerned about the rise of divorce, no one had yet documented the challenges couples face and how the community can better support them. The ISPU report is the first of its kind.  The four-year empirical report is an extremely important look at the state of marriage in the Muslim community and ways in which the community can provide resources both before marriage and during times of marital conflict.

Author Julie Macfarlane addresses how the community and families can be better resources for couples facing challenges and what support and services counselors and community leaders can provide in times of marital crisis. 
 
The goal was to explore what married Muslim couples understand as their Islamic obligations in marriage, the challenges they face in their married lives, and under what circumstances they might consider divorce - including their decision-making process, where they turn for help, and what rituals of closure and divorce outcomes are important to them.
 
SEE: Read the full report: "Understanding Trends in American Muslim Divorce and Marriage"

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