Investigate the place of custom in white marriage from the point of view of Islamic jurisprudence

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of this study is to investigate the place of custom in white marriage from the point of view of Islamic jurisprudence. Method: This research was done based on library sources and descriptive-analytical method. Results: Among the reasons for turning to white marriage in Iran are unemployment, wrong traditions such as heavy dowries, back-breaking wedding expenses, the gap between the rich and the poor, etc. Also, the significant increase in single households as a result of independence, generational conflicts, occupational and educational migration can be considered as one of the important factors of the spread of white marriage in the country from a sociological point of view. Couples who choose white marriage have less mental health than people who get married officially, and have a much lower level of life satisfaction. Not being clear about the boundaries of responsibilities and obligations in joint life and expecting financial participation and income sharing, people not being targeted for economic investment and financial growth are other issues that people face in white marriage. Conclusion: The custom or the norms of the Islamic society at first, followed by morality, law and law, reject white marriage as an emerging phenomenon. The most important reason why this matter is rejected and criticized is that this type of marriage only has a sexual purpose and there is no effect of individual growth and the excellence of the society and the continuation of the generation in it. In this type of marriage, the woman is placed as a tool to satisfy her sexual instincts, and her legal and customary rights (dowry, alimony, and similar wages) have been taken away. Considering the personal and social consequences of this matter, the custom of Islam and all religions are completely against this emerging event.