Misyar -- Muslim Marriage Lite
Another fascinating aspect of Arab-Muslim society: temporary marriages.
A peculiar custom allows for short-term marriage-like arrangements called "Misyar". Under Misyar the husband is not required to provide a dowry, and if the Misyar breaks up he is not liable for child support or alimony, leaving women extremely vulnerable if the arrangement breaks up -- which critics say happens 80 percent of the time. While Misyar is understood to be a temporary arrangement, it does allow for sexual intercourse. Misyar is allowed under the Saudi interpretation of Islamic law.
Is it just me, or does it seem that the more one learns about Islam, the tawdrier it turns out to be?
A peculiar custom allows for short-term marriage-like arrangements called "Misyar". Under Misyar the husband is not required to provide a dowry, and if the Misyar breaks up he is not liable for child support or alimony, leaving women extremely vulnerable if the arrangement breaks up -- which critics say happens 80 percent of the time. While Misyar is understood to be a temporary arrangement, it does allow for sexual intercourse. Misyar is allowed under the Saudi interpretation of Islamic law.
Is it just me, or does it seem that the more one learns about Islam, the tawdrier it turns out to be?
posted by A. at 11:38 PM
1 Comments:
i think this is zawag urfi, as zawaj misyar you can have intercourse and there should be witnesses and a contract..
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