North India Statesman
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You may find this strange to hear, but it is true. There is also a Muslim country where girls do pleasure marriage. That too only for 10-15 or 20 days. That is, she makes a stranger her husband for a few days and lives with him like his wife. Then both go their separate ways. Both of them go separately as if they do not know each other. That girl also charges a huge amount in return.
Once upon a time this country was the land of Hindu kings. Here was his rule. The population of this country was also Hindu. But gradually times changed and the kings neither changed their religion nor the entire country became Muslim. People also soon left Hinduism and adopted Muslim religion. Now the women here do not hesitate to have fun with the visiting tourists. After 15-20 days the marriage ends and she gets a new husband.
If there is any largest Muslim country in the world, it is Indonesia. It is also the world’s largest tourist destination. Tourists coming here also get the opportunity to happily marry the girls here. In Puncak, Indonesia, young women from low-income families enter into short-term marriages with male tourists in exchange for money. Their aim is to earn money by providing pleasure to the tourists. This practice, known as Mutah Nikah, has emerged as a lucrative industry here. It promotes tourism and the local economy.
Why do such luxury marriages exist?
Young women from low-income families enter into muttah marriages with male tourists in exchange for money. In Islam it is considered a temporary marriage. However, this practice is also strongly criticized as many tourists also take advantage of local women. These marriages are short-term marriages between poor women and male tourists, especially those from the Middle East, in exchange for money.
According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, the practice of Mut’ah Nikah has emerged as a lucrative industry in Islam.
It boosts tourism and the local economy in Puncak, a popular destination in western Indonesia that attracts Arab tourists. Now, some companies have also adopted this business. At a highland resort, agencies match tourists with local women. After a short and informal marriage with the consent of both parties, the man pays bride price to the woman. As long as the tourist stays there, the woman provides him with domestic and sexual services. The marriage ends as soon as the tourist leaves.
How many marriages does a woman have?
According to the report, Kahaya, a 28-year-old Indonesian woman, described the harrowing experience of being a temporary wife. She told the Los Angeles Times that she has married Western Asian tourists more than 15 times. Officers and agents also have a role in this work. After deducting the amount, the woman gets half the amount.
The report also claims that Kahaya’s first marriage took place at the age of 13. His grandparents had forced him to. Then, when her marriage broke up, she had to raise her daughter alone. He thought about working in a general store or a shoe factory, but the pay was very low. Now she earns 300 to 500 dollars from every marriage. Due to which she is able to pay her rent and the expenses of her sick grandparents. However, her family does not know what she does. However, after doing this, some women come out of it and live a good life. They settle down.
Now the question is how does this business run? It has expanded significantly as a business in recent years. There are also agents in between. Some organize 25 marriages in a month. However, now many questions are being raised regarding this. Because not only are women being exploited, their safety is also being endangered.
Is this allowed in Islam?
This practice originated in Shia Islam. Such marriages were also prevalent in India during the Mughal period. Especially when Mughal traders went on long journeys, they used to conduct such marriages. However, many Islamic scholars consider this marriage unacceptable. The way this marriage is done with a contract in Indonesia is not acceptable in the laws there. This is against the basic idea of this marriage. Breaking Indonesian marriage laws is punishable by fines, imprisonment, and social or religious consequences.
What is Mutah Nikah?
Mutah Nikah is a form of temporary marriage in Islam. This is also called Nikah Mutah. The word Mutah comes from Arabic language. It means happiness. Mutah Nikah is also called Anand Vivah. It is a personal agreement which can be oral or written. In this, marriage is completed after accepting the conditions with the intention to get married. The duration of Mutah Nikah can vary. This can range from one hour to 99 years. In this the man has to pay a fixed amount to the woman. There are different opinions regarding Mutah Nikah. Some sects believe that the practice is no longer legal. While some believe that it is legal. Critics also have different opinions regarding Mutah Nikah. Some say that this practice is a way of sleeping with someone before marriage, while some even call it prostitution. However, Mutah marriages are very rare in India.
In which countries is Mutah Nikah still practiced?
This marriage is recognized by the Shia sect (especially Imamiya Shia or Ja’fari Fiqh). Whereas Sunni Islam considers it haram. Mutah Nikah is legally recognized in Iran. In Persian it is called Sighe. In Iraq, it is also prevalent in Shia-dominated areas, especially in Najaf, Karbala and Basra. In Lebanon, the Shia population considers mu’tah as religiously legitimate. Jafari Sharia court recognizes it. Mut’ah Nikah is practiced to a limited extent among the Shia and Alawite communities in Syria. In Afghanistan, this Nikah is prevalent among Hazara Shias. Especially in Bamiyan, Herat and parts of Kabul. In Pakistan, it also exists as a religious practice among the Shia communities of Karachi, Lahore, Parachinar and Gilgit-Baltistan.
