In 2017 Canadian Common Law Intersected with Multiculturalism to Juxtapose the Ideal of Diversity that Transitioned to Fight Islamophobia.
“I find that the accused probably had sex with his wife on many occasions without her specific consent, as both he and she believed that he had the right to do so,” Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Smith said. Although she did not always consent, the couple both believed it was the husband’s right, the Ottawa Citizen reported.
The female has a special and honoured role within Islam that is codified in Islamic doctrine. Before it can be applied Islamic doctrine must be interpreted.
What do senior Muslim leaders in Canada teach about consent of a wife before husband can commence with the act of copulation? Below are six examples. To learn more
Imam Shabbir Ally: There is no ‘consent’ in Islamic marriages. Citing the teachings in Islam, Shabir Ally said, “The woman’s main responsibility in a marriage is to fulfil the sexual needs of her husband. And for that reason the husband has the right and claim to this (referring to sexual intercourse). And she cannot refuse.
Imam Musleh Khan: “She should not withhold sex from her husband without a valid excuse. If she refuses without a valid reason, then she has committed a major sin. This is unanimous among scholars of Islam…Especially for a man, the way Allah created him. Many, many times he may need his wife there more than she might need him. This is just the nature of men. This is just a nature that Allah created us with. So, Sisters, it’s part of your act of worship towards Allah.”
Imam Abdi Hersy: “If she just refuses because she is angry at you, it is not something that she can punish you with avoiding sex. This is something that she granted and agreed upon when she was signing the marriage contract.”
Women in Islamic Shariah P.17: “Everything in this world is a piece of property or a possession. The best possession in the world is a pious woman.”
The Fragile Vessel P 78: “It is, therefore, a great obligation upon the wife to always be available for the consummation of her husband’s desire. It is a major sin for her to deny her husband the intimate pleasure that he seeks with her. Refusing to do that is a major sin that deserves the Angels’ curse and Allah’s wrath.”
Imam Abu Bilal Philips: “According to Sharia, there is no such thing as marital rape when a couple are married. There are specific specified rights. Among rights of a male is when he demands sexual relations, she must comply.”
