🧭 Region & Middle East · #37

Is a mut'ah marriage in Iran recognised in Malaysia?

No. A mutʿah marriage in Iran is not recognised by Islamic family law in Malaysia and is rejected by the Shafi'i school. Iran's Civil Code recognises temporary marriage according to Ja'fari fiqh, but all four Sunni schools consider it abrogated and void (Sahih Muslim, Kitab an-Nikah). Offers of a "contract" or fixed-term marriage are also a warning sign of marriage syndicates. For permanent marriage, remarriage in Iran falls within the Family Court's jurisdiction (Family Protection Law 2013, article 4); the first wife's consent requirement comes from the 1975 law, and its current application is check with the authorities of the country concerned. The Family Protection Law 2013 requires registration of permanent marriages, divorces and rujuk. See Iran.

Sources

Sahih Muslim, Kitab an-NikahIran Family Protection Law 2013

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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