Protecting Muslim women against abuse of polygamy in Malaysia: Legal perspective

Kamaruddin, Zaleha and Abdullah, Raihanah (2008) Protecting Muslim women against abuse of polygamy in Malaysia: Legal perspective. Hawwa: Journal of Women of the Middle East and the Islamic World, 6 (2). pp. 176-201. ISSN 1569-2078 E-ISSN 1569-2086

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Abstract

Polygamy remains a controversial issue not only in Malaysia but also in many Muslim countries around the world. From the legal perspective, Muslim men, who choose to enter into polygamous marriages and abuse it, largely due to the absence of eff ective measures taken to curtail the problems bring this about. In Malaysia, these steps include the incorporation of specific provisions controlling the practice of polygamy in the Islamic Family Law Enactments of each state. This move is considered as a step towards formulating better laws to control abuses in the practice of polygamy. This paper discusses the concept behind existing provisions and looks into adequacy of such laws. It also aims at identifying problems and provides suggestions on how women could remain protected within a polygamous set up.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	297/65708
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Polygamy, Family, Muslim men, Islamic Family Law, Malaysia
Subjects:	K Law > KPG Malaysia
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Islamic Law
Depositing User:	Professor Dato' Sri Dr. Zaleha Kamaruddin
Date Deposited:	20 Sep 2018 12:12
Last Modified:	20 Sep 2018 12:13
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/65708

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