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The interview phase of the research will be finishing this summer, 2009. This will be the last chance for you to contribute your experiences, perspectives and personal stories of Islamic divorce in North America. We want this study to include as many voices as possible, and urge you to get in touch with us and arrange for a private confidential interview.

Interviews can be conducted by phone and take approximately 40 minutes.

All information is treated confidentially and with great respect for participants.

All experiences - good and bad - are welcomed. Our goal is to include the voices of as many people as possible, men and women.

Please consider contributing to this important research! If you know of anyone who may have a story to tell, please direct them to the website.

If you have used an Islamic approach to resolving marital difficulties or dissolving your marriage, we would love to hear your story.

What is distinctive about Islamic beliefs and practices regarding divorce and marriage?

Why do some Muslim men and women prefer an Islamic approach over any other approach to resolving marital differences?

What role do the Imams play in assisting individuals seeking marriage counseling and divorce?

How are the principles of Islamic law used in divorce in Muslim communities?

Why is it so important to some members of the Muslim communities to ensure that they obtain a religious divorce?

Have you a personal experience of seeking a religious divorce?

Did you go to an Imam or another person to advise you on an Islamic divorce?

Have you also use the family law courts in Canada and the US for a divorce and what was that experience like?

Do you work in the Muslim community and have experiences of your own or with clients seeking conflict resolution at the mosque with the assistance of the Imam?

Are you a person to whom the community turns for advice and assistance in resolving marital conflicts?

 
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