Insight of Muslim Women Toward Arranged Marriage

A Research Paper Presented to the Faculty of

The Senior High School Department
Iligan City National High School
Iligan City

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for

Practical Research 1
2 Semester SY 2016-2017
nd

Mrs. Darcy A. Niez - Jemena

Practical Research Adviser

By
Macatanto, Raima M.
Isah, Maimana E.
Hadji Carim, Somaya H.
Mabasa, Shermie A.
Aguilar, Jerry Mae N.
Viajante, jessalee N.
Daligdig, Shiena Rose
Casan, Mobarak

Grade 11-Mt. Kitanglad

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Chapter I

THE PROBLEM AND SETTING

Introduction

Arranged Marriages were very common throughout the world until the

18th century. Typically, marriages were arranged by parents, grandparents, or

other relatives. Some historical exceptions are known, such as courtship and

betrothal rituals during the renaissance period of Italy Grandharva marriages

in the Vedic period of India. Muslim weddings vary enormously according to

the culture of the people involved.

Arranged marriage is a cultural norm of Muslim. Muslim husband has to

agree in the financial deal with the prospective wife before marriage. Muslim

marriages are frequently arranged by the parent of young people. This is not

Islamic necessity, but parents are encouraged to do their best to see their

offspring settled with good life partners. Although divorce is allowed, the idea

is to settle down with a life-partner and of all things God does permit, divorce

is said to be the things he likes least. Most young Muslim live sheltered lives

and are not encouraged to mix freely with opposite sex and consequently are

protected from the business of falling in love which can lead to all sorts of

heartaches, clouded judgment, unsuitable relationship and tragic

consequences.
 It is forbidden in Islam for parents to force, coerce or tricks youngsters

into marriage. Unfortunately there have been cases in the UK where this has

happened amongst Muslim, Hindus and Sikhs from the Indian subcontinent
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but publicity and education in Islam is improving the situation rapidly.

Although many marriages are arranged, it has to be with the willing consent

of the couple involved, and they should be able to reject possible suitors

without embarrassment. A Muslim girl (and boy ) is expected to be a virgin at

the time of first marriage. Obviously, this would not be the case for a

subsequently marriage.

This kind of marriage is practiced by the Muslims for many long years

however, the insights of Muslim women toward arranged marriage is still

confidential to some people around them. Thats the reason why were going

to conduct our study regarding the insights of Muslim women toward

arranged marriage.
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Theoretical Framework

Arranged Marriages were very common throughout the world until

the 18th century. Typically, marriages were

arranged by parents, grandparents, or other

Muslim Women
relatives. According to Imams Abu Hanifah,

Ahmad Ibn Hanbal and Malik Ibn Anas , Muslim

Factor in making women towords arrange marriage is
decision recommendatory, however in certain
Feeling towards
individuals it becomes wajib/obligatory. Imam
arranged
shaafil considers it to be preferable.
marriage

Conceptual Framework

Independent Variable
Arranged Marriage
dependent Variable
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Statement of the Problem

The researcher of this study aimed to know the insight of Muslim

Women towards arranged marriage.

In relation with this study the researcher attempted to answer the

following questions:

1. Why Muslim Women agree about being arrange in marriage by their

Parents, Grandparents, or even other Relatives?

2. What are the Factors that affected their decision?

3. How do they feel after knowing they will be married?

Significance of the Study

 The findings of this study will rebound to the benefit of society

considering that Muslims is part of society and plays an important role. The

greater demand for the people to have knowledge regarding the insights of

Muslim women towards arranged marriage will help them to understand this

cultural norm of Muslim and prevent from misconception and will able them

to build better communication. Thus, the Muslims will be guided in deciding

about the marriage of their sons, daughters, or relatives considering the

insights of Muslim women that derived from the result of this study.

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Scope and Delimitation

Arranged marriage is a broad term. However, this study is only

delimited to the insights of Muslim Women towards arranged marriage. To be

specific it also delimited to the Muslim women that are arrange married to

their husband. Thus, the researcher purpose is also delimited to know their

insights towards arranged marriage through conducting an interview.

Definition of Terms

The following terms are some of the important terms that you will

encounter in this study. This section of the study will give you the conceptual

definition of each term. A marriage was a negotiation and decision between parents

and other older members of two families. On another term the Arranged marriages are

regarded by the west as a violation of a womans basic rights and freedoms, the
Muslims dont necessarily see it that way. Sometimes think that being parents gives

them rights which are not given to them by God.