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Marriage: Rights of Spouses

UAE: Federal Supreme Court ruling gives husband authority to "discipline" wife and children, without leaving marks News Story, posted 10.25.2010, from United Arab Emirates

Supreme Court in UAE says beating wife, child OK if no marks are left News Story, posted 10.25.2010, from United Arab Emirates

Ayatollah Sistani's rulings on rights of the husband over the wife:. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Iraq

Ayatollah Moussavi-Ardabili upholds a woman's entitlement to alimony and dowry upon divorce, even if she has committed adultery:. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Iran

Abdolkarim Mousavi-Ardabili rules on the conditions of a woman's right to divorce in the event of a second marriage:. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Iran

The General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments comments on employment possibilities for wives. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from United Arab Emirates

Why does a woman need permission from her husband to perform a voluntary fast?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from United States

Grand Ayatollah Fadhlollah responds to the question: "When may a man beat his wife? If a man beats his wife unjustly, may she beat him back?". Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Lebanon

Does a man have to respond to the sexual desires of his wife, even though he does not feel like doing so?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Iran

Grand Ayatollah Fadhlollah reflects on temporary marriage and the dignity of women. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Iran