Episode 7 - Mother in Law

Synopsis: Yassir’s visiting mother from Lebanon insists that he try a second wife. 

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Polygamy

In this episode, Yassir’s mother insists that he take on a second wife. Amaar retorts that it’s against the law but she explains to Amaar that since the Nikah isn’t registered, it could be their little secret.
I’ve heard of men marrying two to three women where only one is actually registered. I suppose that isn’t proper [...]

Respect your parents

Yassir has a difficult time telling his mother that he doesn’t need another wife and Sarah is exactly what he needs. His mother can’t take no for an answer and even goes as far as faking a heart attack to gain the sympathy of his son.
Is Yassir really stuck between a rock and a [...]

Same-Sex Marriage

Reverend McGee is asked to perform a same-sex marriage for the ‘friend of Dorothy’ swim instructor. He is initially hesitant but much to the dismay of Fred Tupper, Fatima and Baber, he agrees to do the ceremony. The aforementioned characters are up in arms at the ‘abomination’. 
According to Islam, Nikah is a ‘contract’ between a man and a [...]

Episode 7 - Preview

Mother-In-Law 
Note: This episode was originally supposed to air Feb 21st 2007.
You can watch clips from Episode 6 at CBC.ca.
Second Marriage: Yassir’s mother talks with Amaar about a second marriage for her son.
Washing my body: Sarah’s mother-in-law reveals that she doesn’t want Sarah to wash her body when she dies.
Leaving home: Sarah has Rayyan bring her some things [...]