Iddat Iddat or waiting period is a specific period of which expiration ceases all effects of marriage following either the death of the husband or divorce Gathering of elders. Jirga Amount of money promised directly by the groom to the wife-to-be in Mahr consideration of the marriage. It is usually promised prior to the marriage but can be given later and can remain pending for many years. Code of law derived from the Holy Quran and the teachings and examples of the Sharia Prophet Mohammed. Local council. Shura Discretionary sentences or punishments with measures not fixed by law. Sharia Ta’zi Sexual intercourse outside of marriage. Zina The practice of arresting and charging women and girls who leave home is based on Articles 427 and 29 of the Afghan Penal Code which, when interpreted together, form the basis for the charge of “attempted zina” or the “intent to commit zina.”
Iddat Iddat or waiting period is a specific period of which expiration ceases all effects of marriage following either the death of the husband or divorce Jirga Gathering of elders. Mahr Amount of money promised directly by the groom to the wife-to-be in consideration of the marriage. It is usually promised prior to the marriage but can be given later and can remain pending for many years. Sharia Code of law derived from the Holy Quran and the teachings and examples of the Prophet Mohammed. Shura Local council. Ta’zi Discretionary sentences or punishments with measures not fixed by Sharia law. Zina Sexual intercourse outside of marriage. The practice of arresting and charging women and girls who leave home is based on Articles 427 and 29 of the Afghan Penal Code which, when interpreted together, form the basis for the charge of “attempted zina” or the “intent to commit zina.”
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