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An Assessment Study into the Rising Cases of Divorce Among Muslim Women in Ebira land of North Centr a l Nigeri a

Usman Audu

Abstract

Divorce, while permissible in Islam, is often regarded as the last resort in marital disputes. However, recent years have witnessed a significant rise in divorce cases among Muslim women globally. This trend has sparked debates among scholars, sociologists and policy makers, who seek to understand its underlying causes and implications. This study explores the factors contributing to the increasing divorce rates among Muslim Women, supported by scholarly citations and evaluates the societal and religious perspectives on this phenomenon. The study tried to examine the burning issues at hand and proffers workable solutions to them. The research explored a structured questionnaire and different forms of analyses were carried out. In addition, descriptive regression and correlation analyses were tested and considered by using 200 Muslims in the area as representative sample for the study. The findings revealed that Impatience, intolerance, extra-marital affairs/adultery, misunderstanding, mother-in-law interference and economic hardship drive many husbands to divorce their wives. Others include; Economic independence of women, legal reforms and awareness of rights, changing social norms, domestic violence and marital discord, mismatched expectations, societal and religious perspectives etc. Based on the findings of the research, it is recommended that a training Centre for marriage counselling should be established to address a lot of marital issues in the society; scholars should embark on rigorous awareness and should be encouraged by the authorities; the Muslim community should abide by laws and regulations stipulated by Allah as entrenched in the Qur’an and the prophetic traditions.

Keywords

AssessmentDivorceRising CasesMuslim WomenEbiraland

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