The Similarities and Differences of Marriage in the Abrahamic Religions

Similar to Islam, in Judaism, a contract is competed between man and woman. This contract outlines certain aspects of the marriage that is to come. This contract is known as Shidukhihn. In fact, there are also conditions outlined similar to Muslim marriages. They are found in the Shtar Tena'im. Following the reading of the conditions, it is concealed by the shattering of a plate. What is most important about this action is that, the husband to be and the mother of the bride complete it. Unlike Christianity, the act of marriage in Judaism is completed after two different elements are successfully completed. First, the Erusin ceremony has to be carried out. This is where negotiations take place, and one of the biggest changes this ceremony makes is the status between the man and woman. Afterwards, the Chupah/ Nissu'in takes place. This is when the marriage is legitimate. In the earlier years the Erusin and Chupah/ Nissu'in used to be completed separately; in fact, at least a year was waited before the final ceremony was initiated. Nevertheless, nowadays these two acts are completed in the surrounding of people and together.

In Judaism, women are held in a high regard. Jewish men are to love their wives and respect them. In fact, the Talmud outlines that a husband must treat his wife with immense love and respect and never degrade her. This is very similar to Islam seeing as the man is supposed to serve as a protector to his wife. Unlike Islam, a Jewish man is allowed to use his wife’s income. However, if a woman develops an illness, her husband is expected to take care of her and make sure she goes back to good health; this is stated in the Talmud. In fact, the woman plays such a vital role that the man was to pay numerous expense...

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