Abuse of the Right to Discipline a Muslim Wife in Northwest China: Its Reality, Form, Causes, and Remedy

Abstract

This research studies the abuse of the right to discipline a Muslim wife in China: its causes and treatment. The problem of the research is that many Chinese Muslim husbands do not know the provisions related to the family in the light of Islamic jurisprudence. The study reached the most important results: that domestic violence exists in general, but the traditional public opinion does not consider it violence, which may lead to its mistreatment. The most important reasons are due to the lack of knowledge of Islamic legal rulings among the Muslims of the region, and the lack of explanation of the forms of abuse in the use of the right of guardianship in the treatment of the wife. Rather, the directives consider them only. The study recommended highlighting this file with the work of Chinese scholars and advocates to study the conditions of the Chinese Muslim community towards Sharia rulings, review the defect in the case, and raise their awareness of the principles and purposes of Sharia. And preparing students of science at a high level of understanding of Sharia and reality, to be a good role model for the public.