Divorce rates in the U.S. are decreasing. However, in the Muslim community, rates are on the rise ?

Divorce rates in the U.S. are decreasing. However, in the Muslim community, rates are on the rise ?



Divorce rates in the U.S. are decreasing since reaching a peak in the 1980’s. However, in the Muslim community, rates are on the rise.

Community leaders across the country have expressed concern about marital discord and divorce rates in the American Muslim community.

There is limited research on this issue and little in the way of resources for practitioners, religious leaders, and members of the community offering support to families facing challenging times.

To help address the need and improve marriage outcomes in the American Muslim community, ISPU is embarking on an ambitious exploratory study.

The study "Effective Models for Preventing Divorce and Promoting Healthy Marriages in the American Muslim Community" will provide an understanding of the ways in which American Muslims perceive and utilize marriage education and marital interventions. Researchers will conduct individual interviews with imams, counselors, divorcees, and married individuals to determine the use of and feasibility of marriage education and marital interventions in the American Muslim community