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Marriage Contract Toolkit

Toolkit - Marriage Contract

Direct Link to Full 46-Page Toolkit: http://ccmw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Muslim-Marriage-Contract-Toolkit-English.pdf

During the No Religious Arbitration debate, we came across some women wishing to deal with family matters in accordance with the traditions of their faith. Realizing the need, CCMW published this kit which allows women to develop a marriage contract in keeping with Muslim and Canadian family laws.

Rooted in traditional Muslim laws, the sample contract incorporates rights guaranteed to women under Canadian laws, & suggests ways to increase equality between husband and wife.

The kit is the result of 6 years of deliberation. It has been researched & developed by Professor Lynda Clarke, a respected Islamic scholar. We also drew upon the expertise of Pam Cross, a feminist lawyer who has worked on women’s equality issues for many years.

The kit is has three elements:

·                                 Information Booklet

·                                 Sample Marriage Contract

·                                 Sample Marriage Certificate

La trousse d’information en Français.

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The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) is a national non-profit organization whose overarching mission is to ensure the equality, equity and empowerment of Muslim women. Founded in 1982, the organization has drawn upon faith and social justice for the betterment of Canadian society. For over 30 years CCMW has proudly advocated on behalf of Muslim women and their families and developed projects that enrich the identify of Canadian Muslims, encourage civic engagement, empower communities and lastly promote inter-cultural and inter-religious understanding.

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