In Shia personal law, what is the term for a marriage contracted for a specified period with an agreed…

Muta is the name of the fixed-term marriage recognized under Shia personal law. Its period and dower are specified.

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In Shia personal law, what is the term for a marriage contracted for a specified period with an agreed dower?

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Muta is the name of the fixed-term marriage recognized under Shia personal law. Its period and dower are specified.

Option A

Fasid denotes an irregular marriage in the classification discussed by the Supreme Court.

Option B

Muta is the fixed-term form of marriage described by the court. The period and dower are specified.

Option C

Batil denotes a void marriage in the relevant terminology.

Option D

Sahih means valid. The technical name of the fixed-term form is muta.