Motives for marital infidelity and its remedies in light of the Objectives of Islamic Law
Abstract
This study investigates motives for marital infidelity and its treatment from the perspective of Islamic Law Objectives. This phenomenon has occurred in the past; however, its propagation has become remarkable nowadays due to the advancement of social media and the availability of visual and audio channels, and hence it has serious consequences for families and societies. This study aims to define the concept of marital infidelity and the meanings of the Objectives of Islamic Law. Moreover, the researcher attempts to examine the motives for marital infidelity and accordingly proposes possible remedies in light of Sharia purposes. The study adopts an inductiveanalytical approach to analyze the data. The researcher discusses the factors that contribute to marital infidelity, the consequences of marital infidelity, and the seriousness of marital infidelity for individual, family and society. The findings of the study show that the Objectives of Islamic Law play an important role in stability of marital life.
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