Right on to Egypt for banning this type of marriage. Sad to say but in Islam a women does not inherit more than 1/8th of her husbands estate on his death. Her only chance is to be given lots of presents during his lifetime. Which in most cases will not happen because he will need to keep her "trapped."

I think you all have points on this thread. Especially gypsy. We need to stop pitting women against each other and relish who we are as human beings with different ways of communication.

Maryum : Umm Hasan bint Abdullah Alshabrawishi