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In which of these Islamic legal traditions is muta, a marriage contracted for a fixed term, recognised?

Muta is recognised in Twelver Shia doctrine, also called Ithna Ashari. Sunni doctrine rejects the institution of fixed-term muta.

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In which of these Islamic legal traditions is muta, a marriage contracted for a fixed term, recognised?

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Muta is recognised in Twelver Shia doctrine, also called Ithna Ashari. Sunni doctrine rejects the institution of fixed-term muta.

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Option A

Twelver Shia doctrine expressly recognises a temporary marriage contract.

Option B

The Hanafi school follows the Sunni prohibition of fixed-term muta.

Option C

The Maliki school follows the Sunni prohibition of fixed-term muta.

Option D

The Shafi'i school follows the Sunni prohibition of fixed-term muta.

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