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==Requirements== | ==Requirements== | ||
The traditional requirements of an Islamic marriage are: | |||
1. The [[mahr]] or bride price. | |||
2. Two adult male witnesses | |||
3. A verbal offer and acceptance of the marriage | |||
4. The consent of both married parties (and the woman's wali/guardian, usually her father) | |||
The marriage entails the following rights on the part of the woman: | |||
1. The mahr, which cannot be retained or taken from her | |||
2. Sukn, or housing, provided by the husbands | |||
3. Nafaqah, or sustenance of her basic needs | |||
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: | |||
{{Quote|{{Bukhari|3|43|630}}|Narrated `Aisha: | |||
Narrated Aisha: | |||
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.}} | |||
==Differences from traditional Islamic Marriage== | ==Differences from traditional Islamic Marriage== | ||