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Court Rules Virginity not an Essential Quality

Court Rules Virginity not an Essential Quality

An appeals court in France reinstated a marriage between two Muslims who split up on their wedding night because the bride had lied about her virginity.

Nov 18th, 2008 | 1 comment | 1,748 Views
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Faking Virginity: France and Islam Spar Yet Again

Faking Virginity: France and Islam Spar Yet Again

France is home to Europe’s largest Muslim population, and striking a balance between Islamic traditions and secular French values isn’t always simple.

Sep 25th, 2008 | 0 comments | 2,508 Views
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