In classical Muslim personal-law terminology, what is the oath by a husband to abstain from marital…
Ila names the abstention oath. Quran 2:226–227 discusses a four-month waiting period for such an oath. Zihar, delegated talaq or tafweez, and mubaraat describe distinct…
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In classical Muslim personal-law terminology, what is the oath by a husband to abstain from marital relations with his wife for four months or longer called?
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Correct answer A
Ila names the abstention oath. Quran 2:226–227 discusses a four-month waiting period for such an oath.
Zihar, delegated talaq or tafweez, and mubaraat describe distinct concepts.
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Option A
Ila is the term for the oath of abstention in the question.
Option B
Zihar is a separate concept and does not name the abstention oath.
Option C
Tafweez refers to delegated divorce authority.
Option D
Mubaraat refers to dissolution by mutual agreement.
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