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 of Allah for one-another. ‘Misyar marriage’, ‘Convenience marriage’ or ‘Travelers’ marriage’ is...

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Main Author: Osmani, Noor Mohammad
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Language:English
Published: International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) 2010
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description 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 of Allah for one-another. ‘Misyar marriage’, ‘Convenience marriage’ or ‘Travelers’ marriage’ is a new form 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 of marriage. Some of them 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. The present study therefore aims to explore the real status of ‘Misyar or convenience marriage’ in the texts from the Qur’an, Prophet’s Sunnah, the practices of his rightly guided Companions and the Fatawa of the traditional and modern scholars. It would analyze them in the light of the current realities and situations prevailing in many countries of the Muslim world. The study would adopt a critical yet objective approach in dealing with the issue. It is believed that the study would help the Muslim men and women to have clear insights on the issue based on the Shari`ah texts, scholars’ Fatawa and present day realities.
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spelling iium-42422011-12-29T01:04:23Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/4242/ Misyar marriage between shari'ah texts, realities and scholars' fatawa' : an analysis Osmani, Noor Mohammad BP1 Islam HQ The family. Marriage. Woman 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 of Allah for one-another. ‘Misyar marriage’, ‘Convenience marriage’ or ‘Travelers’ marriage’ is a new form 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 of marriage. Some of them 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. The present study therefore aims to explore the real status of ‘Misyar or convenience marriage’ in the texts from the Qur’an, Prophet’s Sunnah, the practices of his rightly guided Companions and the Fatawa of the traditional and modern scholars. It would analyze them in the light of the current realities and situations prevailing in many countries of the Muslim world. The study would adopt a critical yet objective approach in dealing with the issue. It is believed that the study would help the Muslim men and women to have clear insights on the issue based on the Shari`ah texts, scholars’ Fatawa and present day realities. International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) 2010 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/4242/1/MISYAR_MARRIAGE.pdf Osmani, Noor Mohammad (2010) Misyar marriage between shari'ah texts, realities and scholars' fatawa' : an analysis. IIUC Studies, 07. ISSN 1813-7733 (In Press) http://www.banglajol.info/index.php/IIUCS
spellingShingle BP1 Islam
HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
Osmani, Noor Mohammad
Misyar marriage between shari'ah texts, realities and scholars' fatawa' : an analysis
title Misyar marriage between shari'ah texts, realities and scholars' fatawa' : an analysis
title_full Misyar marriage between shari'ah texts, realities and scholars' fatawa' : an analysis
title_fullStr Misyar marriage between shari'ah texts, realities and scholars' fatawa' : an analysis
title_full_unstemmed Misyar marriage between shari'ah texts, realities and scholars' fatawa' : an analysis
title_short Misyar marriage between shari'ah texts, realities and scholars' fatawa' : an analysis
title_sort misyar marriage between shari'ah texts, realities and scholars' fatawa' : an analysis
topic BP1 Islam
HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/4242/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/4242/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/4242/1/MISYAR_MARRIAGE.pdf