Al-Azhar Scholar Says Excessive Marriage Demands Are a Major Cause of Divorce

Dr Ibrahim Reda, an Al-Azhar scholar, has identified competition and exaggerated marriage requirements as a major cause of divorce.

Reda said some social customs surrounding marriage have become deeply entrenched in society, giving them a powerful influence over expectations.

His criticism focused on the pressure to compete over marriage arrangements and the excessive demands associated with them, rather than on any single wedding custom.

The scholar’s remarks linked those expectations to marital breakdown, highlighting the impact that social pressures surrounding marriage can have on couples.