Under the Shia rule discussed in Syed Amanullah Hussain v. Rajamma, which woman may enter a muta…
The Andhra Pradesh High Court described muta as temporary and stated that the rule it was applying permitted a Shia Muslim man to contract it with a Muslim, Christian,…
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Under the Shia rule discussed in Syed Amanullah Hussain v. Rajamma, which woman may enter a muta marriage with a Shia Muslim man, assuming the other requirements are met?
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Correct answer D
The Andhra Pradesh High Court described muta as temporary and stated that the rule it was applying permitted a Shia Muslim man to contract it with a Muslim, Christian, Jewish or fire-worshipping woman. The judgment also required a fixed period and specified dower.
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Option A
Incorrect. The judgment distinguishes a Hindu woman from the permitted religious categories.
Option B
Incorrect. The rule described in the judgment does not include a Sikh woman.
Option C
Incorrect. The rule described in the judgment does not include a Jain woman.
Option D
Correct. The judgment includes Christians among the permitted categories.
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