Under which Religion a Male guilty of deserting wife without any reason should be made to wear the s...........

Sociology Preliminary Marriage , family and kinship

Under which Religion a Male guilty of deserting wife without any reason should be made to wear the skin of a donkey for six month :

Muslim

Hindu

Judaism

Jainism

Explanation:

Let's go through each option and statement:

- Option 1: Muslim

- Islamic law (Sharia) prescribes other punishments related to marital issues, but there is no historical or religious basis for making someone wear donkey skin for desertion.

- Option 2: Hindu

- Hindu scriptures primarily prescribe financial, social, or ritual penances, not wearing of animal skins as punishment for deserting a wife.

- Option 3: Judaism

- Jewish law (Halakha) does not include this kind of corporal or humiliating punishment for desertion.

- Option 4: Jainism

- Jain texts, particularly ancient ones, mention that a husband deserting his wife without reason may be made to wear a donkey’s skin for six months as a form of public shame and penance.

Correct Answer: Option 4 - Jainism.