Mary Ann Kidwell asked 6 months ago
A sunni make from Egypt said he wants a \”contract marriage by a Shaykh or imam without a deadline, dowry, or court marriage license\”…I am a recent Shia Convert who follows the Holy Qur\’an and reject anything that contradicts it…this request almost sounds like a muta without the marriage license but doesnt the Qur\’an stipulate the sacred words and dowry requirements including but not limited to a time deadline.. A permanent image has the court marriage license and requires a court divorce.. what is this brother suggesting seems to be wrong and contradicting the qur\’an. Or am I misunderstanding something. Please advise
Fiqh Department Staff answered 6 months ago
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
As Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh,
We hope this answer finds you in high Islamic spirit.
It is permitted to get married by a Sheikh, regardless of whether a marriage is conducted through the civil system.
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