Let the 'taklik' do the talking by Rafidah Abdullah
Taken from The Sun 'Freespace' Column
What is it?
Essentially, the ‘taklik’ is the Muslim marriage contract, so as you can imagine this is a VERY important piece of paper for Muslims who are, or are about to get, hitched. As with many contracts however, people tend to sign it blindly and only look for it when the unthinkable happens.
Err…marriage contract? Whut dat?
It is a contract between husband and wife, stipulating their rights and responsibilities especially in difficult circumstances. For example, in the standard ‘taklik’ issued by the KL Federal Territory government, the wife has a right to divorce should the husband beat her or desert her without giving maintenance for at least four Hijrah months. But of course, these government-issue contracts come with loopholes that you can drive a truck through. More...
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Three Cheers for Women's Football
Taken from The Sun 'Freespace' Column
In honour of the World Cup, let’s put a different spin on a topical subject. The question for today is: what is women’s football?
Technically, it is just like men’s football, but played by women. Culturally, however, women’s and men’s football exist in completely different realities. While men’s football is an internationally revered game worth billions of dollars and drawing fanatical support from all across the globe, women’s football still faces incredible prejudice and obstacles worldwide. More...
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