Nikah Al-Mut’ah, Zina or Sunnah

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Author(s): Toyib Olawuyi

Category: Sunni Shi’a Marriage

Topic Tags: Muta Temporary Marriage Islamic Law Shariah Miscellaneous information: Nikah Al-Mut’ah, Zina or Sunnah?

Toyib Olawuyi

ISBN-13: 978-1505644388

ISBN-10: 1505644380

Featured Category: Resources for Further Research Responses to Misconceptions Shia beliefs explained

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All the Sahabah – including Abu Bakr and ‘Umar - considered mut’ah to be halal throughout the lifetime of the Prophet, and throughout the rule of Abu Bakr. For most of the era of ‘Umar, all the Sahabah generally affirmed the permissibility of mut’ah. However, at the end of his caliphate, he made it haram; and that changed everything. The generality of the Sahabah obeyed him; and only a handful remained steadfast in affirming the permissibility of temporary marriage. Some of the Tabi’in also proclaimed it halal. However, the number of the pro-mut’ah elements continued to dwindle among the Ahl al-Sunnah, until none – or almost none - accepted it anymore. The Shi’is, on their part, have remained unshakable and unyielding on the permissibility of temporary marriage – from the time of the Messenger till this very day of ours.

Dedication

بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم

یا أیها الذین آمنوا لا تحرموا طیبات ما أحل الله لکم ولا تعتدوا إن الله لا یحب المعتدین

This book is dedicated to

Imam Muhammad b. ‘Ali al-Baqir,

peace be upon him, and upon his pure fathers and offspring.

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to Tural Islam, Ali Baker and Nader Zaveri for their support and encouragement. In particular, we express our profound gratitude to Ali

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