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Controversy over marriage fatwa in Saudi Arabia
12-2-2019
A fatwa by member of the Higher Council of Ulema of Saudi Arabia, Abdallah Manei’, on the “Misyar” marriage has recently sparked wide controversy on social media. Manei’ to recall, has told Ukaz newspaper on February 8th that this contract is recognized if it meets the special conditions of marriage in Islam. He said resorting to or abstaining from “Misyar” is not related to cowardice or fear. The Misyar marriage is a personal decision by the involved person himself, Manei’ said, noting that all the rules of a normal marriage are observed. The woman can waive some of the rights in living together, housing and maintenance money (nafaqa), he maintained, pointing out that the wife has the right to return to it and the husband can choose if he wants to divorce or “keep his wife”. In conclusion, Manei’ said the provisions of normal marriage are all established in the “Misyar” contract meaning that, the wife inherits her husband after his death, is entitled to the dowry (Mohr), and has to observe the waiting period for a widow, and above all, the children are legitimate from this marriage. (Al Diyar, February 10, 2019)
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