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Arranged marriages were very common throughout the world until the 18th century. In China, arranged marriages sometimes called blind marriages were the norm before the mid 20th century

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Because of the freedom of choie that many cultures now use arranged marriages have decreased in popularity


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Arranged marriage is a cultural customary phenomenon. Religions often are modified slightly to fit the local cultures. Buddhism has nothing to do with arranged marriages.


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What cultures support the idea of arranged marriages?

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Why do Muslims get arranged marriage?

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Should marriages be arranged?

Marriages should be arranged if the two people involved want them to be.


In the film Love Chronicles Arranged Marriages they used a word called Ishra you wanted to know what does the word mean?

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Were all marriages arranged?

Hard to say if you don't specify which countries you are talking about. Many cultures in the Middle East and Asia have arranged marriages, some of those nevertheless allow the girl to refuse proposed candidates. This however is a matter of custom. In practically all the countries where this happens you will find no trace in their laws legitimizing forced or arranged marriages. Western countries and most non-Islam African cultures allow free choice of partners and often require by law that no-one be married against his/her will.


Are arranged marriages a solution to present day family instabilities and WHY?

Arranged marriages don't always work.