Bridging Islamic Law And State Law: A Comprehensive Guide
Bridging Islamic Law And State Law: A Comprehensive Guide The Muslim community faces unique challenges when navigating legal conflicts, especially those related to family, marriage, and civil matters. Balancing Islamic law principles with state law can be challenging, particularly in regions like the United States, where the legal system is rooted in English common law.The […]
Zawahiri v. Alwattar
Zawahiri v. Alwattar The Court invalided a mahr agreement where the Husband entered into the agreement under coercion. Zawahiri v. Alwattar, 2008 Ohio 3473 (2008) Court: Court of Appeals of Ohio, 10th Appellate District, Franklin County Husband and Wife were married in Ohio. Two hours before the Islamic marriage ceremony, the Husband was presented with […]
Rahman v. Hossain
Rahman v. Hossain العربية( حكمت المحكمة لصالح الزوج بأن ترد الزوجة جزء المهر / الصداق المدفوع مقدما، واعتمدت المحكمة على شهادة شاهد العدل الذي أحضره الزوج) .بأن الصداق يمكن رده في الحاالت التي تكون فيها الزوجة مخطئة في طلب الطالق Rahman v. Hossain 2010 العربية( حكمت المحكمة لصالح الزوج بأن ترد الزوجة جزء المهر / […]
Odatalla v. Odatalla
Odatalla v. Odatalla The court, in favor of the wife, held a mahr agreement enforceable where it was enforceable based on contracts law and met the state’s standards for contracts. Odatalla v. Odatalla, 355 N.J. Super. 305; 810 A.2d 93 (Ch. Div. 2002)Court: Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part, Passaic County. The […]
In Re Marriage of Shaban
In Re Marriage of Shaban The court awarded Wife assets in accordance to California community property law where the Husband could not prove the existence of a prenuptial agreement apart from the testimony of an Islamic Law expert. In re Marriage of Shaban, 88 Cal. App. 4th 398; 105 Cal. Rptr. 2d 863 (2001) Court: […]
In Re Marriage of Dajani
In Re Marriage of Dajani The court, in favor of the Husband, found the dowry provision of a foreign marriage contract void and against public policy when the beneficiary of the provision initiated divorce. In re Marriage of Dajani, 204 Cal. App. 3d 1387; 251 Cal. Rptr. 871 (1988) Court: Court of Appeal of California, […]
In Re Marriage of Obaidi
In Re Marriage of Obaidi The court, in favor of the husband, found that a mahr agreement that the husband signed without knowing the terms of the agreement was invalid and unenforceable. In re Marriage of Obaidi, 154 Wn. App. 609; 226 P.3d 787 (2010) Court: Court of Appeals of Washington, Division3. The court, in […]
Ahmad v. Ahmad
Ahmad v. Ahmad The Court, in favor of the Wife, affirmed decisions granting her division of the marital assets, spousal support and attorney fees. Ahmad v. Ahmad, 2001 Ohio App. LEXIS 5303 (2001) Court: Court of Appeals of Ohio, 6th Appellate District, Lucas County Husband and Wife were married in Jordan in 1991. After they […]
Aleem v. Aleem
Aleem v. Aleem The Court, in favor of the Wife, held that a talaq divorce obtained in accordance to Pakistani law could not be enforced by comity because it was so contrary to Maryland public policy. Aleem v. Aleem, 931 A.2d 1123; 175 Md. App. 663 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. 2006) Court: Court of Special […]
Chaudry v. Chaudry
Chaudry v. Chaudry The Court, in favor of the Husband, recognized a talaq validated by a Pakistani court and denied spousal support to the Wife. Chaudry v. Chaudry, 159 N.J. Super. 566; 388 A.2d 1000 (N.J. Super. Ct. 1978) Court: Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division. Husband and Wife, both Pakistani, were married in […]