Why do so many Muslims marry their cousins?

Why do so many Muslims marry their cousins?

March 6, 2026 · 20 min

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The episode explores the prevalence of cousin marriages in Muslim countries and contrasts it with global marriage practices.

Go to https://ground.news/elephants to think for yourself and get the full picture. Subscribe through my link for 40% off unlimited access to Ground News. "In a good number of Muslim countries, most marriages are among cousins. Why so? And why did the rest of the world stop? This is a fascinating one." –Ken ► Script Sources and Notes: https://shorturl.at/KlNJH FOLLOW KEN: 🐘 ► Ken’s Free Newsletter: https://kenlacorte.substack.com ► X: https://x.com/KenLaCorte MORE FOR C...

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