Misyar marriage between Shari'ah texts, realities and scholars' fatawa: an analysis
Marriage is a sacred bond in Islam that ties a man and a woman into a lifelong relationship of love, compassion, mutual understanding, respect and security. It is a firm pledge that one makes in the name ofAllah for one-another. 'Misyar marriage', 'Convenience marriage' or Tr...
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| Language: | English |
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IIUM Press
2011
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/18525/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/18525/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/18525/1/misyar_marriage_between_shari%27ah_-_c4.pdf |
| Summary: | Marriage is a sacred bond in Islam that ties a man and a woman
into a lifelong relationship of love, compassion, mutual
understanding, respect and security. It is a firm pledge that one
makes in the name ofAllah for one-another. 'Misyar marriage',
'Convenience marriage' or Travelers' marriage' is a newform of
marriage practiced widely in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other gulf
states. The 'Misyar bride' sacrifices some of her marital rights,
such as expenses, fixed duration, and an abode. The scholars in
Islam have different opinions about this form ofmarriage. Some
ofthem supported it vehemently, as it could reduce the number of
ladies without husbands; while yet others strongly oppose it, as it
sounds like part-time wives, which has no roots in Islamic heritage.
READING ON WOMEN ISSUES
The present study therefore aims to explore the real status of
'Misyar or convenience marriage' in the texts from the Qur 'an,
the Prophet s Sunnah, the practices of his rightly guided
Companions and the Fatawa of the traditional and modern
scholars. It will analyze them in the light of the current realities
and situation prevailing in many countries of the Muslim world.
The study adopts a critical yet objective approach in dealing with
the issue. It is believed that the study will help the Muslim men and
women to have clear insights on the issue based on the Shari 'ah
texts, scholars' Fatawa andpresent day realities. |
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