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(2) set out the legislative recognition that has been afforded to Muslim
marriages
(3) discuss the recognition the courts have extended to Muslim marriages
(4) explain whether the limited recognition of Muslim marriages is
unconstitutional
PRESCRIBED MATTER
Study
. Prescribed textbook 215±217, 222±223 (you may ignore 218±221)
CONTENT OF THIS STUDY UNIT
1 INTRODUCTION
In the previous study unit we indicated that the reasons why customary
marriages were not fully recognised prior to the coming into operation of
the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 were that they
permit polygyny and are not solemnised in terms of the Marriage Act 25 of
1961. On page 215 of the prescribed textbook you will see that these are
also the reasons why Muslim marriages are not yet fully recognised. This is
the only information under the heading ``17.1 Introduction'' on page 215
of the textbook that you have to know.
ACTIVITY
Why are Muslim marriages not yet fully recognised? Give a very brief
answer.
FEEDBACK
Above in this study unit you learned that there are two reasons why
Muslim marriages are not fully recognised. They are that Muslim
marriages permit polygyny and are not solemnised in terms of the
Marriage Act.