Not 'Completely' Divorced
Book Description
In the intricate landscape where faith meets modern life, Muslim women in Australia face unique challenges when marriages come to an end. This thoughtful exploration reveals how divorce within Islamic communities involves far more than legal paperwork, creating complex situations where women find themselves caught between religious obligations and civil requirements.
Drawing from extensive research and personal interviews, Anisa Buckley presents the authentic voices of divorced Muslim women who share their journeys through what many call "limping marriages." These are relationships that have ended in one realm but remain unresolved in another, leaving women in a state of spiritual and legal uncertainty.
The book illuminates how these women courageously navigate competing expectations from family traditions, cultural customs, and Islamic jurisprudence while seeking resolution through both religious and secular channels. Rather than being passive recipients of decisions made for them, these women emerge as active agents reshaping their own definitions of what constitutes a truly complete divorce.
Through their experiences, readers witness the delicate balance between honoring religious principles and asserting personal autonomy. The stories reveal how Muslim women are quietly revolutionizing traditional approaches to marital dissolution, creating new pathways that honor both their faith and their individual needs.
This research offers valuable insights into the evolving nature of Islamic practice within contemporary Australian society, demonstrating resilience and adaptation in the face of complex spiritual and legal challenges.
Who Is This For?
π Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
π Length: 310 pages
What You'll Discover
- β Explore Customs and practices
- β Strengthen your marriage spiritually
- β Explore Divorce (Islamic law)
- β Explore Legal status, laws
- β Explore Domestic relations (Islamic law)
- β Explore Social conditions
- β Explore Muslim women
- β Explore Islam
