I am writing with regard to the article “‘A quarter of marriages in KSA end in divorce'” (Feb. 19). Divorced women who may be raising children must demand good employment and housing opportunities. They should demand opportunities equal to men since they are the heads of their own households. Brides must also be wise enough to protect themselves in terms of the wedding contract. They should demand a high dowry and the freedom to continue their education and career, because they have a one in four chance of being single again. Fatima, Online response Divorce is a legitimate right given by God and explained in the Holy Qur'an and Sunnah. It should only be resorted to when it becomes almost impossible for a couple to led a married life. The rate of divorce can be reduced by imparting the teaching of the true Islamic way of divorce. Family counseling and keeping the newly married couple always in touch with family members can also be helpful in reducing the number of divorces. Simply demanding many rights for divorcees is not the real solution. Zeya, Online response
