Hadith+
    Beta 2
Help
 
X
GO
Browse All Books    Browse All Topics
LiteView
 
Quick Search 
Sahih Muslim 1405d (Book 16, Hadith 19) #10554
The Practice of Temporary Marriage in Early Islam

SUMMARY: Temporary marriage was practiced during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad and Abu Bakr, but was later forbidden by Umar.

Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported: We contracted temporary marriage giving a handful of (tales or flour as a dower during the lifetime of Allah's Messenger and during the time of Abu Bakr until 'Umar forbade it in the case of 'Amr b. Huraith.
حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ كُنَّا نَسْتَمْتِعُ بِالْقُبْضَةِ مِنَ التَّمْرِ وَالدَّقِيقِ الأَيَّامَ عَلَى عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ وَأَبِي بَكْرٍ حَتَّى نَهَى عَنْهُ عُمَرُ فِي شَأْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ حُرَيْثٍ

TOPICS
marriage  *  law  *  muhammad  *  bakr  *  umar

QUICK LESSONS:
Follow Islamic law according to changing circumstances and needs within society at large .

EXPLANATIONS:
During the time of Prophet Muhammad and his companion Abu Bakr, temporary marriage or nikah al-mut’ah was a common practice among Muslims. This type of marriage is a contract between two people that lasts for a specific period of time with an agreed upon dowry. However, this practice was later forbidden by Umar during the caliphate of ‘Amr b. Huraith. This hadith serves as an example to show how Islamic law can change over time depending on the circumstances and needs at hand. It also shows us that even though certain practices may be allowed in one era, they may not be allowed in another era due to changing conditions or needs within society at large.

Please use the feedback below to report any discrepancies or concerns.

Feedback           Discuss      Disclaimer     

haluk
  
Prev    Next