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| Harems pay off for Muslims |
| 2008-02-11 |
| Hundreds of Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Muslim men in polygamous marriages -- some with a harem of wives -- are receiving welfare and social benefits for each of their spouses, thanks to the city and province, Muslim leaders say. Mumtaz Ali, president of the Canadian Society of Muslims, said wives in polygamous marriages are recognized as spouses under the Ontario Family Law Act, providing they were legally married under Muslim laws abroad. "Polygamy is a regular part of life for many Muslims," Ali said yesterday. "Ontario recognizes religious marriages for Muslims and others." He estimates "several hundred" GTA husbands in polygamous marriages are receiving benefits. Under Islamic law, a Muslim man is permitted to have up to four spouses. However, city and provincial officials said legally a welfare applicant can claim only one spouse. Other adults living in the same household can apply for welfare independently. The average recipient with a child can receive about $1,500 monthly, city officials said. FAMILY LAW ACT In addressing the issue of polygamous marriages, the preamble to the Ontario Family Law Act states: "In the definition of 'spouse,' a reference to marriage includes a marriage that is actually or potentially polygamous, if it was celebrated in a jurisdiction whose system of law recognizes it as valid. R.S.O. 1990, c. F.3, s. 1 (2)." "There are many people in the community who are taking advantage of this," Ali said. "This is a law and there's nothing wrong with it." Immigration officials said yesterday that polygamous marriages aren't allowed in Canada, but that contradicts the provincial law. "Canada is a very liberal-minded country," Ali said. "Canada is way ahead of Britain in this respect." |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #7 While we are enjoying, there are millions of our less fortunate brothers, sisters and children around the globe, begging for a morsel, they are dying of HUNGER, they are dying of DISEASE: they are dying of EXPOSURE TO HEAT AND COLD. So get up off your butts and do something about it. We, the fortunate ones whom Fixed that one for ya. |
| Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305 2008-02-11 12:12 |
| #6 "Canada is a very liberal-minded country," Ali said. "Canada is way ahead of Britain in this respect" We've noticed. That's what worries us. |
| Posted by: Woozle Elmeter 2907 2008-02-11 09:34 |
| #5 I always figured polygamy was the only crime which is its own punishment. But I guess not, it you're Muslim in Canada and get government money for each wife plus you get to beat them if they don't obey. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2008-02-11 07:25 |
| #4 Canada like the UK are been taken over by muslims who dont want to work!!!! |
| Posted by: Paul 2008-02-11 06:21 |
| #3 MUSLIM WELFARE CENTRE of Toronto http://www.muslimwelfarecentre.com/ By the Grace of Allah and your kind support Muslim Welfare Centre was established in 1993, was the first such organization in North America. Humanity in general and our community in particular is passing through the most critical period. While we are enjoying, there are millions of our less fortunate brothers, sisters and children around the globe, begging for a morsel, they are dying of HUNGER, they are dying of DISEASE: they are dying of EXPOSURE TO HEAT AND COLD. Even innocent children, who have yet to see the world and enjoy the fruits of life, are victims of adversity - loitering in slums and dying of Mal-nutrition and Starvation. We, the fortunate ones whom Allah has given enough to lead a luxurious life, are directly or indirectly responsible for the agony of the less fortunate members of the Muslim Community. We are supposed to lend a helping hand to the poor and needy. Our individual efforts in this regard may be just a drop in the vast ocean. Sounds like democratic convention campaing speach. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2008-02-11 06:19 |
| #2 REALCLEARPOLITICS/TOPIX > CANADA:BRITAIN"S FIGHT IS ALSO OURS/OUR OWN. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2008-02-11 00:34 |
| #1 Whoremongerin', eh? |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2008-02-11 00:18 |