Muslim Man Sparks Outrage With Questions About Consent, Coma and Marriage
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A Muslim man has drawn backlash online after asking whether a husband may exercise “marital rights” while his wife is in a coma. He also asked whether a guardian could contract a marriage for an unconscious virgin under interpretations associated with the Maliki and Shafi’i schools. Many respondents condemned the questions, stressing that an unconscious person cannot consent. The exchange has sparked debate about consent, marriage and religious jurisprudence.
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