ENFORCEMENT OF THE MAINTENANCE RIGHTS OF A SPOUSE, MARRIED IN TERMS OF ISLAMIC LAW, IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN COURTS

The purpose of this discussion is to note the application maintenance statutes vis-à-vis Muslim couples in South African courts. Firstly, important judgments are referred chronological order; secondly, rights a spouse set out for following periods: during marriage, after death her husband and postdivorce; lastly, jurisdiction courts discussed light changing mores society. In short, question how far have gone making legal legislation accessible wives. issues Islamic family law as interpreted by with reference draft bill.