Waiting in France for a fatwa against forced marriages

Christine Jamaa, head of the group Voix des Femmes (Women’s Voice), fights against forced marriages in Islam: she believes a strong stance among Muslim leaders could help: “I’m still waiting for a fatwa saying forced marriages are haram (forbidden),” she said with an air of resignation.

via:[http://blogs.reuters.com/faithworld/2009/09/03/waiting-in-france-for-a-fatwa-against-forced-marriages/]

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