Justifying temporary weddings (one night stands, islamatized!)

Submitted by Mahesh (India), Dec 4, 2008 at 16:09

Daniel,

Did you know that it is quite possible to have a short-term contractual marriage in Islam? Its called Nikaah Mu'tah

Well, now they can legally sleep around with a new woman each time.

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Daniel Pipes replies:

Yes, I know that . And see my blog on the Sunni equivalent at "Misyar – Temporary Marriage in Sunni Islam."