Which school of Muslim jurisprudence recognizes muta, a marriage contracted for a specified term?
Muta is recognized in Ithna Ashari, or Twelver Shia, jurisprudence. The term refers to a marriage contracted for a specified period.
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Which school of Muslim jurisprudence recognizes muta, a marriage contracted for a specified term?
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Correct answer A
Muta is recognized in Ithna Ashari, or Twelver Shia, jurisprudence. The term refers to a marriage contracted for a specified period.
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Option A
The Ithna Ashari school recognizes muta as a form of temporary marriage.
Option B
Hanafi jurisprudence is Sunni and does not recognize muta.
Option C
The Zaydi school does not recognize the temporary marriage identified here.
Option D
The Ismaili school does not recognize the temporary marriage identified here.
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