University of Qom Iranian Journal of International and Comparative Law 2980-9282 1 1 2023 01 01 Law or Love: Contemporary Family from Postmodern Perspectives with Deference to Islamic Viewpoints 23 34 2310 10.22091/ijicl.2022.8234.1043 EN Mohammad Javad Javid Professor of Law Faculty, University of Tehran, Iran 0000-0002-6888-0361 Journal Article 2022 05 23 Postmodernism in the contemporary world<strong> </strong>asserts that there is neither a dominant nor an ideal marriage form as monogamy or even a classical family type. Unlike modernists who sought human issues as permanent entities, postmodernists believe in everything to be of a transient nature. In the same vein, they argue that love and law are ephemeral rather than eternal entities. <em>Mariage blanc</em> has increased in many aspects corollary to this ideology. In a world of no restrictions, postmodernists indulge in short and diverse satisfactions, whereas the classic world believed that long-lasting personal relationships are more important to personal fulfillment and happiness. Therefore, attitude toward marriage for a durable satisfaction is subdued to having a serious relationship. It seems, however, that quality in the relationships is superseded by quantity in the postmodern era. https://ijicl.qom.ac.ir/article_2310_6ac32183885700d1aeec27c0f6e00918.pdf