Abstract
In Islamic law, marriage is a bond conducted between the genders after certain
considerations. The purpose of marriage is to join the two persons and their
families for the betterment of the family and society. In Pakistan, the majority
of the marriages for women is conducted upon the approval of the parents and
deemed acceptable for the ward. Contrary to that, elopements are rising in
Pakistani society. In case of elopements, usually the girl leaves her house at night
with her beloved and conduct their marriage contract without the approval of her
parents. Islamic law encourages Muslims to publicise the marriage and for that
purpose it is the tradition of the Prophet (s.a.w) to arrange a marriage feast. The
runaway marriages are conducted secretly and thus their legality 1s questioned.
This article is divided into three parts; the first section discusses the issue of
elopement according to classical Islamic scholars, the second part elaborates on
the role of Muslim parents in the practice of elopement, while the last part
examines the legal status of runaway marriages in Pakistan and other Islamic
countries. The research suggests that elopements should be discouraged because
they disrupt the family structure and isolate the couples from the society.
Muhammad Ifzal Mehmood, Dr Aziz-ur-Rahman. (2018) Practice of Elopements in Pakistan: An Analytical Study of Runway Marriages in Contemporary Islamic Law, Hazara Islamicus, Volume 7, Issue 2.
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