The practice of Taʿaddud al-Zawjah under shariʿah and neo-Ijtihad challenges among the contemporary Muslims

The practice of Taʿaddud al-Zawjah (polygyny) among the contemporary Muslims has been criticized by some scholars of Islam in their juristic exercise of neo - Ijtihad despite the fact that the practice is permitted under Shariʿah. This study aims at having a critical look at the practice of Taʿaddu...

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Main Author: Adegoke, Kazeem Adekunle (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University 2011
In: Ilorin journal of religious studies
Year: 2011, Volume: 1, Issue: 2, Pages: 41-56
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Summary:The practice of Taʿaddud al-Zawjah (polygyny) among the contemporary Muslims has been criticized by some scholars of Islam in their juristic exercise of neo - Ijtihad despite the fact that the practice is permitted under Shariʿah. This study aims at having a critical look at the practice of Taʿaddud al-Zawjah in different Jahiliyyah societies, religious circle and under Shariʿah during the time of the Prophet (S.A.W.) and the first generation of Muslims. Then, the study examines neo-Ijtihad legal exercise of some scholars of Islam and its influence on the contemporary Muslims.
ISSN:2141-7040
Contains:Enthalten in: University (Ilorin). Department of Religions, Ilorin journal of religious studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.4314/ijrs.v1i2