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Jeffery, Arthur
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The Family in Islam
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1959
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1959
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238
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This section concerns Islam as a cultural entity as well as a religious system. Although Islam ranges geographically from Morocco to the Philippines, the Arabs are the core of Islam and Arabic is the central language (prayers, writings, etc. are in Arabic). Despite many modifications of Islam throughout individual communities, Arabic acts as a unifying principle. The author notes that Islam is a imitation of Mohamed's life, especially regarding the concept of family. Mohammed's philosophy of marry and multiply has made marriage and family life one of the most important aspects of living to Muslims. The author provides descriptions of ceremonies, customs and traditions (and the origin thereof), the influence of Islam, variations among communities, change through interpretations, and rights and laws concerning the sub-topics of betrothals, weddings, marriage relationships, harem seclusion,
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Anshen, ed Ruth Nanda
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The Family: Its Function and Destiny
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New York: Harper and Brothers Publishers