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Muta Marriage

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What is Muta (Mut'a) marriage in Muslim law? This short Law Easy lecture explains the essentials of a fixed-term marriage, including the agreed period and mahr (dower), who may enter it, and what happens when it ends. The lecture contrasts the Sunni and Ithna Ashari Shia approaches. It discusses expiry of the agreed term, death, hiba-i-muddat (gift of the remaining period), dower before and after consummation, the position of children and inheritance, and maintenance as addressed in the video. Use it for focused LL.B. Family Law and law university exam revision. Chapters 0:00 What is Muta marriage? 0:32 Period and mahr in the contract 1:08 Who can enter a Muta marriage? 1:23 How the marriage ends 1:56 Dower when the term ends early 2:22 Children and inheritance 2:53 Maintenance For law notes and study materials, visit https://www.thelaweasy.com Like this explanation if it helps, subscribe to Law Easy, and comment with your Muslim Law questions. #MutaMarriage #MuslimLaw #FamilyLaw

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Family Law I

Muta Marriage

Meaning and recognition of muta ▶ Watch this part of the lecture (0:00) A muta is a marriage contract with an end date, much like a rent agreement. When that date arrives, the marriage is over. Nobody pronounces talaq, and nobody goes to court. The word muta means enjoyment . Key point Muta is a te…

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