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Survey on Divorce in the Muslim Community
 
Assalamu Alaikum!

This survey is being conducted by Sound Vision Foundation to understand the status of divorce in the Muslim community.

If you are a divorced or formerly divorced Muslim, the valueable feedback and information you share in this brief survey will be crucial to analyze the factors involving divorce in the Muslim community.

Also, please encourage your friends and family members who have experienced divorce to fill out this survey.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE QUESTIONNAIRE NOW: IT WILL ONLY TAKE A FEW MINUTES!


REMEMBER, THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE IS CONFIDENTIAL. The data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will remain confidential.

Thank you very much for your time and support!
 
 
NOTE: If you have been married and divorced more than once, the following series of questions are refering to the last marriage relationship you had (unless specified otherwise).
 
1. How long have you been divorced for?
 
less than 1 year
 
2 to 5 years
 
6 to 10 years
 
11 to 20 years
 
21 to 40 years
 
more than 40 years
 
 
2. How long did your marriage last?
 
less than 1 year
 
2 to 5 years
 
6 to 10 years
 
11 to 20 years
 
21 to 40 years
 
41 to 50 years
 
more than 50 years
 
 
3. Are you currently:
 
married?
 
divorced?
 
separated?
 
 
4. How many times have you been divorced?
   
 
 
5. Who initiated the divorce? You or your spouse?
 
I did
 
My spouse did
 
 
6. What were the top 3 reasons for the divorce (check any 3 that apply)?
 
drungs
 
alcohol
 
abuse
 
sexual infidelity / adultery
 
sexual dysfunction
 
financial disputes
 
falony conviction
 
family / in-laws interference
 
incompatibility
 
fraud
 
lack of physical attraction
 
power struggle
 
religious incompatibility: lack of practice
 
religious incompatibility: extreme practice
 
Other (please specify)
    
 
 
7. If there was abuse that led to divorce was it (check each that applies):
 
physical
 
financial
 
emotional
 
spiritual
 
verbal
 
sexual
 
other (please specify)
    
 
 
8. a) Do you have children?
 
Yes
 
No
 
b) If yes, how many children did you have from this relationship?
   
 
c) Were there disputes over the custody of children?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Not Applicable
 
d) Where are your children currently residing?
 
with you
 
with your ex-spouse
 
with relatives
 
in a foster home
 
Other (please specify)
    
 
e) Do you have children from other marriages?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Not Application
 
f) Do you currently pay / receive child support?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Not Applicable
 
 
9. Did your family support or oppose your divorce?
 
They supported it
 
They opposed it
 
 
10. What was your local Muslim community's reaction to your divorce?
 
negative
 
positive
 
neutral
 
the divorce was not publicized in the community
 
 
11. Did you feel your local Muslim community gave you the support you needed while divorcing?
 
yes
 
no
 
somewhat (please specify)
    
 
 
12. Did you seek help from the following to resolve the differences with your spouse before initiating divorce(check all that apply):
 
family / relatives
 
friends
 
Imams or local religious leaders
 
Muslim counselor
 
lawyer
 
non-Muslim counselor
 
Other (please specify)
    
 
 
13. How was your divorce processed?
 
by a lawyer
 
by Masjid / Imam
 
Other (please specify)
    
 
 
14. Are you better off today than you were in this marriage?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
15. What three suggestions would you offer to the Muslim community leaders to help Muslim couples in crisis?
   
 
Please contact info@soundvision.com if you have any questions regarding this survey. Visit us at www.SoundVision.com for more information on Muslim lifestyle and self-help issues!