What is Nikah?
Q: What is Nikah?
A: Nikah is the Islamic law concept of marriage.
Q: What happens in a normal Nikah marriage?
A: In a normal Nikah marriage, the marriage does not end unless the couple gets divorced.
Q: What is a Nikah Mut'a?
A: A Nikah Mut'a is a marriage for a given time.
Q: Who does not recognize Nikah Mut'a?
A: Sunni Islam does not recognize Nikah Mut'a.
Q: What do Sunni Muslims say about Nikah Mut'a?
A: Sunni Muslims say that Nikah Mut'a is a legitimization of prostitution.
Q: Have some Sunni schools of law developed similar concepts to Nikah Mut'a?
A: Yes, some Sunni schools of law have developed similar concepts to Nikah Mut'a.
Q: What happens during a Nikah ceremony with regards to consent to intercourse?
A: During a Nikah ceremony, both husband and wife are asked three times for consent to intercourse with witnesses so later on no one can claim rape.
