Salams all, Unfortunately, for many years the name of divorce has been frowned upon religiously and culturally. Religiously it is understandable as it isnt a recommended act, nevertheless it is allowed under certain circumstances. With reference to culture, there are many cultures such as indopak areas which highly condemn it. These are the cultural reasons: 1. If she marries out of family, life will be difficult as if they treat her badly her family cant stop it. 2. she wouldnt know the customs of a new generation hence, it will be hard for her to adjust 3. The second man she marries will mock her and blame her for the divorce whenever they dispute making her life hell. 4. The name is so bad that only already married men will approach her. Or people who think low of her. 5. If her second marriage fails, lifes over. I personally view these as very closed minded, unislamic viewpoints. Also many woman are often forced to take the step of divorce due to their difficult circumstances. My questions is would be anyone of you of be willing to marry a woman in her early twenties, who has no children and is divorced through no fault of her own? Would you treat her as you would a virgin? Please give reasons for your answers. 786