Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Salafis Allow Temporary Marriage

Misyaar marriage or temporary marriage has never been mentioned in the Quran, nor was it practised by the Prophet PBUH. In fact, it is the same thing as the Shia's Muttah marriage, in which the Salafis declare biddah, here is Misyaar marriage in their own words, notice how there is NO reference to the Quran or Hadiths.
"Misyaar marriage is where a man does a shar'i marriage contract with a woman, meeting the conditions of marriage, but the woman gives up some of her rights such as accommodation, maintenance or the husbands staying overnight with her. Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked about Misyaar marriage; this kind of marriage is where the man marries a second, third or fourth wife, and the wife is in a situation that compels her to stay with her parents or one of them in her own house, and the husband goes to her at various times depending on the circumstances of both. What is the Islamic ruling on this type of marriage? He replied: There is nothing wrong with that if the marriage contract fulfils all the conditions set out by sharee'ah, which is the presence of the wali and the consent of both partners, and the presence of two witnesses of good character to the drawing up of the contract, and both partners being free of any impediments, because of the general meaning of the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): "The conditions that are most deserving of being fulfilled are those by means of which intimacy becomes permissible for you" and "The Muslims are bound by their conditions." If the partners agree that the woman will stay with her family or that her share of the husband's time will be during the day and not during the night, or on certain days or certain nights, there is nothing wrong with that, so long as the marriage is announced and not hidden. Fataawa 'Ulama' al-Balad al-Haraam (p. 450, 451) and Jareedah al-Jazeerah issue no. 8768, Monday 18 Jumaada al-Oola 1417 AH. Shaykh Abd al-Azeez Aal al-Shaykh (may Allaah preserve him) was asked: There is a lot of talk about misyaar marriage being haraam or halaal. We would like a definitive statement about this matter from you, with a description of its conditions and obligations, if it is permissible. He replied: The conditions of marriage are that the two partners should be identified and give their consent, and there should be a wali (guardian) and two witnesses. If the conditions are met and the marriage is announced, and they do not agree to conceal it, either the husband, the wife or their guardians, and he offered a waleemah or wedding feast, then this marriage is valid, and you can call it whatever you want after that. End quote. "

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Thanks for this. I never heard of Salafis until about 6 yrs ago. I just assumed that they interpreted the Quran strictly. I'm researching the topic because I feel reverts need to be warned & also other Muslims. I have an idea for publication, I'm a journalist. Converted over 20 yrs ago. Will keep you posted if your interested.