In Jordan there are no civil marriages and all marriages must be performed according to a recognized religious tradition. While Muslim men may marry non-Muslim women, Muslim women are forbidden from marrying non-Muslim men.

Is it haram to marry a Muslim?

Most religious scholars agree that Islam permits Muslim men to marry “women of the book” – Christians or Jews – thus expanding the number of potential partners to choose from. Muslim women, on the other hand, are forbidden to marry a non-Muslim unless her partner converts to Islam, say purists.

How many wives can a Muslim have in Jordan?

Many Middle Eastern countries permit polygamy under Islamic law, which states that a man can marry as many as four wives if he is financially able to treat them all equally. The practice, however, is rare and many women in the Middle East say polygamy has no place in a modern society.

Are there arranged marriages in Jordan?

According to a lawyer member of the Jordanian Bar Association and human rights activist in Amman, arranged marriages still occur in Jordan in both rural and urban areas even though, according to family law, a woman must agree to the marriage (26 Apr.

Do Jordanians marry relatives?

It turns out that it is a custom for people to marry their cousins ​​in Jordan. As early as in 2012, 23% of all marriages in the country were between first cousins, according to Pub Med. So this seems to be normal in the Yazan community.

Why is the divorce rate so high in the Maldives?

The same report states that the ease of securing a divorce, lack of childcare facilities and an increasing amount of women entering the workforce have been cited as the main factors that have led to Maldives securing the top spot with 10.97 divorces per year, per 1,000 inhabitants.