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How did the mission of Prophet Muhammad reform how the institution of marriage transpired in the pre-Islamic Arabia?

      

How did the mission of Prophet Muhammad reform how the institution of marriage transpired in the pre-Islamic Arabia?

  

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Francis
- Dowry was made compulsory before marriage.
- Polygamy was restricted to a maximum of four women.
- Adultery was prohibited by Islam.
- Men were stopped from taking their wives to sleep with other men to get better off springs.
- Muttah / temporary marriages were stopped by the prophet.
- Polyandry was prohibited by Islam.
- A woman’s consent was sought for before marriage.
- Preference of the male child was stopped and all children were considered equal.
- Wives could inherit their deceased husband’s property.
- Stepsons were no longer allowed to inherit their step mothers.
- Slaves were allowed to marry.
- Married women were allowed to go and visit their relatives.
francis1897 answered the question on March 1, 2023 at 12:14


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