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'''Forced marriage''' is the compelled marriage of an individual (usually female) against their will. The individual is usually forced by family members and in countries with poor women's rights. Forcing a female who has reached the age of puberty to marry someone against her explicit wishes is forbidden in [[Islam]]. Nevertheless, [[Islamic law|Shari'ah]] fails to protect the most vulnerable - children. | '''Forced marriage''' is the compelled marriage of an individual (usually female) against their will. The individual is usually forced by family members and in countries with poor women's rights. Forcing a female who has reached the age of puberty to marry someone against her explicit wishes is forbidden in [[Islam]]. Nevertheless, [[Islamic law|Shari'ah]] fails to protect the most vulnerable - children. | ||