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Gulfnews: Controversial marriage proves convenient option

In a misyar marriage, the wife willingly waives the rights to live with her husband in a house provided by him and to get alimony when they are divorced.

This marriage complies with the basic pillars of marriage in Sharia, said Mahmoud Ashour, a Muslim cleric at Al Azhar....

Historically, misyar was adopted as an option for men who travelled extensively.