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Many religious believers are accustomed to the American marriage way. First comes a conversation, and then a date, the label “boyfriend/girlfriend” comes soon after and lastly hopefully comes the ring. Back tracking histories on different continents’ thoughts on marriage were completely opposite. The Islamic religion believed in poloygamy and for the Shia Muslim they practice mut’a. Meanwhile the Jewish forbid any premarital physical contact. In Palestine and Babylonia, b oys in their late teen and girls before reaching puberty were already married. This brochure will examine the question how do these religions define marriage and has it changed over time?

= = =The Jewish Experience:=



“It is not good for man to be alone” (Genesis, II, 18)

This quote from “The Torah” Genesis, II, 18 is a call for a lasting companionship such as marriage. It suggests that marriage is a divine guideline for Jewish believers. The significance of the quote was it was the start of women being created. The interpretation was God gave us someone or something to give and receive support from. Example would be Man and Woman.

GENESIS 1:28: "//Be fruitful and multiply//"

This quote from the Torah is portraying the image of a married couple having children. Following in the right paths you will be rewarded with the ultimate gift, birthing your own kids. With your faith, God will give healthy great lives for both of you. He will also give you strength the rough times.

Before Time:

The marital status of men and women in Palestine and Babylonia, the age limit was way younger compared to today’s time. Palenstine men estimated to marry in late twenties to early 30’s. Girls married after reaching sexual maturity. Sexual Maturity was around age 12 or 13. Both boys and girls married much earlier in Babylonia. Boys in late teens and girls before reaching puberty were already married.

Rules & Regulations

It is forbidden to have premarital physical. Abstinence is important for lasting accompaniment. The uplifting fulfillment when reaching marriage is sex. Husband and wife are obligated to please each other’s desire for intimacy and sex. Having sex during Woman’s monthly period and during arguments or punishments from the use of alcohol or drugs. Basically treat one another with respect of the body and self. = = =The Islamic Experience= "Marry women of your choice, two or three or four; but if ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly with them, then only one..." -- Sura 4:3 -- The Holy Quran

This text from the Quran is proposing the idea of having multiple wives. This means the husband is allowed only if capable of treating each wife equal. Polygamy is the proper definition of having multiple wives.The Shia Muslim practiced “Mut’a” which is temporary marriages. The thing to think about when about to marry, is choose the marriage partner who will give you better opportunities and pursuits to come.

Divorce is also an option. "(2:226-227) Those who intend to divorce their wives shall wait four months; if they change their minds and reconcile, then God is Forgiver, Merciful. If they go through with the divorce, then God is Hearer Knower." It states you must wait four months just to think whether it’s the right decision or not.

Currently:

Eventually Islam became more modern. Childhood marriage is an issue globally. Health problems leading to sexually transmitted diseases for young girls. Maternal mortality is another problem. This age ranges from 18 years and younger. Due to young marriages, girls will have lack of access to education and freedom. It is believed now that having a education prevents early marriages. If school was an option many girls would be spending there time there then at home, cooking, washing clothes, and etc.

Throughout:

The idea of this was to point out how some religions are helpful and other ways it misguides us. Some religions tell us to wait and that perfect one will find them. In the meantime while you waiting you can be passing up a good opportunity because you didn’t look. Muslims pick there partners wisely, to see what they will get in return. Jewish people go by physical attractiveness mentally and physically. Both marriages focus on one thing which is happiness, and that’s all that matters.

Closing:

You can either follow your religion or your heart but the decision is ultimately yours to find that special someone. The definition of marriage is companionship with one another that will last a lifetime. Each spouse will bring a smile to one another. Memories that will never be forgotten. Lastly the spark that was lit between each other, that will forever burn.

Work Cited:

Ribner, David, and Talli Rosenbaum. "Evaluation and Treatment of Unconsummated Marriages among Orthodox Jewish Couples." //Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy// 31.4 (2005): 341-353. //Advanced Placement Source//. EBSCO. Web. 26 Oct. 2010.

Yasan, Aziz, and Faruk Gurgen. "Marital Satisfaction, Sexual Problems, and the Possible Difficulties on Sex Therapy in Traditional Islamic Culture." //Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy// 35.1 (2009): 68-75. //Advanced Placement Source//. EBSCO. Web. 26 Oct. 2010.

The Role of Islam in Childhood Marriage Case Study: Nigeria orgs.bloomu.edu/gasi/Proceedings%20PDFs/Khabir.pdf

Tremayne, Soraya. "Modernity and Early Marriage in Iran: A View from Within." //Association for Middle East Women's Studies.// (2005): 65-94. Print.

Kulp, Joshua. "Male and Female He Created Them: Jewish Marriage in the Late Second Temple, Mishnah, and Talmud Periods/Jewish Marriage in Antiquity." //Jewish Quarterly Review// 97.2 (2007): e47-e51. //Advanced Placement Source//. EBSCO. Web. 27 Oct. 2010.

Primary Sources: The Quran The Torah