Forced marriage is illegal under Islamic law: the bride’s consent must be obtained. However, the idea of “consent” is a bit elastic: “Narrated `Aisha: I asked the Prophet, ‘O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Should the women be asked for their consent to their marriage?’ He said, ‘Yes.’ I said, ‘A virgin, if asked, feels shy and … Continue reading Pakistan: Muslima forced into marriage accidentally poisons 13 family members in failed bid to kill husband