Yes, my country is like what you said but let's not forget that we Turks are not Arab & very different from the Arabs (culture,language,tradition etc... just the religion is same but also we have too much different things from Arabs in religion) so, there can be differences in laws. Also, Turkey is very democratic & secular country so, there isn't any Islamic rules in here. Also, I believe that Islam gives the custody to the parent who can bring up the child better. This has to be exactly Arab tradition. I hope everything will be best for little Haya.
I hope so. But in my opinion the Jordinians and the Turkish are quite similar. I spent quite much time in both countries. Tolerance and wish for development is almost the same. Of course there are marginals and fundemantalists in both countries. However, the law systems are quite different. There is an overwhelming islamic and or arab effect in Jordanian civil code. I agree that some of the things people consider as a part of the religion are a part of culture indeed. I am happy that the topic on this unfortunate royal divorce has led to a fortunate chance for intercultural awareness. I love both Jordan and Turkey. Also I wish luck to the Prince and the Princess.
I believe they will care about their daughter more than the civil code or anything else as they are (were
) a good representation of madern Jordinian couple.