VOICED : Mujeres musulmanas de India contra el divorcio inmediato

VOICED : Mujeres musulmanas de India contra el divorcio inmediato

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Social Studies, Religious Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the controversial practice of talak divorce in India, where a Muslim man can divorce his wife by stating 'talak' three times. This practice has left many women, like Sadaf, abandoned and struggling. The Indian Supreme Court is reviewing the practice, which is criticized for being abusive and not mentioned in the Quran. While some religious leaders defend it, women's groups are actively opposing it, with one case reaching the Supreme Court. A petition with 50,000 signatures calls for its ban, but some fear losing cultural identity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to Sadaf Mehmood becoming a single mother?

Her husband was imprisoned.

She chose to leave her husband.

Her husband divorced her using 'talak'.

Her husband passed away.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group is allowed to use the 'talak' practice in India?

Buddhists

Muslims

Christians

Hindus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major criticism of the 'talak' practice?

It is not recognized by the government.

It is too expensive.

It is only available to women.

It is considered an abuse.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action has been taken by a divorced woman against the 'talak' practice?

She started a protest.

She moved to another country.

She filed a case in the Supreme Court.

She wrote a book.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Muslims signed a petition to ban the 'talak' practice?

10,000

100,000

25,000

50,000