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Article: Domestic violence in the Muslim community
- Article from:
- Texas Journal of Women and the Law
- Article date:
- April 1, 2001
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright University of Texas, Austin, School of Law Publications, Inc. Spring 2001. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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I. Introduction
And among His signs this that, that He created
For you mates from among
Yourselves, that ye may
Dwell in tranquillity with them, and
He has put love
And mercy between your (hearts) ...1
Unfortunately not all Muslim households experience the tranquillity described in this verse from the Qur'an. Domestic violence occurs in Muslim homes all around the world and is a significant problem in the United States. According to estimates by Muslim activists in the United States, approximately ten percent of Muslim women are abused emotionally, psychologically, sexually, and/or physically by their husbands.2 One Islamic community estimates that for every case of abuse reported, ...