Comparative Study of Marriage in Muslim and Jewish Law

Marriage is an individual's inherent purpose, which allows an individual to find calm and serenity. As considered from the point of view of sociologists many things such as reproduction, protection, socialization, emotional support etc are fulfilled with marriage. The social and self-functions can be examined under material and immaterial criteria to understand the functions of family. The traditions and rituals of marriage differ from culture to culture. All the cultures and society even in the historical period have considered marriage to be a very important part for the formation of any society, population is necessary. Even religion makes marriages as one of the most important and sacred act. This research paper aims to compare and analyze the marriage laws in Muslim and Jewish tradition to have a better understanding of the hidden and root layers in the individual and societal outook of human life. The following research will analyse the provisions of marriages, divorce and conditions of a valid marriage under Muslim and Jewish Law. The research will try to put some light on the cases dealing with marriages in both laws. The research will also include the judicial interpretations of the above- mentioned laws and will try to conclude the research with some recommendations