totally unacceptable!

Submitted by Hatice (Bahamas), May 26, 2007 at 23:25

Wow, if you came where I live you would be granted a divorce in an instant. Your reasons are more than sufficient to get Islamic backing for a divorce. I don't know the system or the process in your community, but if I were you I would try to seek council elsewhere. Your husband's actions are oppressive and totally non-islamic, it's not as if you don't have solid valid reasons.

Honestly, I am glad I don't live in a "cultural" community and Islam is the minority in my area. I feel as if you are being given unfair treatment because your community is so polarized and perhaps ignorant of your rights? Sister, from your story I can only say inshaAllah you receive justice soon and you and your children are free of this repressive situation.

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