Ilhan Omar married her brother? Donald Trump’s claims create uproar, know what Islam says about marriage
Trump Claims Ilhan Omar Marriage Allegation: Once again a storm of controversies has arisen in American politics. President Donald Trump has made a very serious and shocking allegation against Democratic MP Ilhan Omar during a rally held in Florida.
Trump claimed that Ilhan Omar had married his own brother and declared this marriage illegal. After this statement, a debate has erupted in social media and political circles whether such a relationship is allowed in Islam.
Why did Donald Trump make such a claim?
Addressing from the stage at the rally donald trump Said that Ilhan Omar has married her brother. However, such claims about Ilhan Omar are not new. Between 2016 and 2018, similar things were spread by extreme right-wing bloggers and on social media. According to the report, these claims have always been considered mere rumors and no concrete evidence has been presented in their support.
What are the rules regarding marriage in Islam?
After Trump’s claims, the question is arising whether marriage of brother and sister is possible under Islamic laws. According to Islam and experts, Nikah between brother-sister in Islam is clearly defined as &8216;Mahram&8217; (Prohibited). Quran’s ‘Surah An-Nisaa’ (4:23) lists those relatives with whom marriage is prohibited.
According to Islam, it is considered haram (sin) to marry one’s mother, daughter, sister, father’s sister, mother’s sister, brother’s daughter and sister’s daughter. Apart from blood relations, Islam also prohibits ‘milk relations’ Is also considered prohibited for marriage. If a man and a woman have drank the milk of the same mother, they cannot marry each other.
What does science say about marriage in blood relations?
There is no tradition of marriage between real brothers and sisters in Islam, although marriage with cousins is permissible. There is no restriction regarding this even in the Quran. Some cultures, such as ancient Egypt, had the practice of brother-sister marriage to maintain blood purity in royal families, but Islam abolished it completely. Modern science also believes that marriage between close blood relatives increases the risk of genetic disorders in children.
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At present, this statement of Trump has started a new diplomatic and social war regarding the personal life and religious laws of Ilhan Omar. However, reports say that the allegation against Ilhan Omar of marrying her brother has not been proved anywhere yet.
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