Misyar (Traveler's Temporary/Easy Marriage): Difference between revisions

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4. The right to sleep with him in his bed at least semi-regularly  
4. The right to sleep with him in his bed at least semi-regularly  


The Misyar marriage involves the woman relinquishing some or all of these rights (except for the mahr, which is necessary for the marriage to take place). Although the term "misyar" is a neo-logism in Arabic, Sahih al Bukhari does say:
The Misyar marriage involves the woman relinquishing some or all of these rights (except for the mahr, which is necessary for the marriage to take place). Although the term "misyar" is a neo-logism in modern neo-Arabic, Sahih al Bukhari does say:
   
   
{{Quote|{{Bukhari|3|43|630}}|Narrated `Aisha:
{{Quote|{{Bukhari|3|43|630}}|Narrated `Aisha:
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Regarding the explanation of the following verse:-- "If a wife fears Cruelty or desertion On her husband's part." (4.128) A man may dislike his wife and intend to divorce her, so she says to him, "I give up my rights, so do not divorce me." The above verse was revealed concerning such a case.}}
Regarding the explanation of the following verse:-- "If a wife fears Cruelty or desertion On her husband's part." (4.128) A man may dislike his wife and intend to divorce her, so she says to him, "I give up my rights, so do not divorce me." The above verse was revealed concerning such a case.}}
Most Islamic scholars, then consider it halal for the wife to forego some of her rights (by will, not by compulsion) if she wants to. The misyar marriage thus allows the two parties legitimate sexual intercourse while removing the responsibilities of the man to his wife.


==Differences from traditional Islamic Marriage==
==Differences from traditional Islamic Marriage==
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