Category: Weddings

Misyar Marriage Unveiled: Flexibility, Controversy, and Tradition

Misyar marriage, often termed “traveler’s marriage,” is a legally recognized form of marriage in some Sunni Islamic traditions, particularly prevalent in parts of the Arab world. It involves a formal contract with the essentials of Islamic nikah—mutual consent, witnesses, and a mahr—but allows couples to waive certain rights, such as cohabitation, financial support (nafaqa), or […]