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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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I live in the lands of the disbelievers and I fear for myself regarding what is forbidden. Is it permissible for me to marry and then divorce when I return to my family?

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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: I am about to travel to the lands of the disbelievers, but he says, may Allah keep you safe, I am about to travel to the lands of the disbelievers, but I fear for myself regarding what is forbidden and the forbidden gaze. Is it permissible for me to marry with the intention of divorce until I return to my family without their knowledge?

Answer:
No, this is not permissible. This is a temporary marriage, a premeditated temporary marriage, an intended temporary marriage. So avoid this. Marry with the intention of desiring marriage. If it does not work out for you, divorce her. If it works out, she remains with you. What is the reason you intend to divorce? You do not need to intend it. Marry with the intention of desiring marriage. If she is good for you, she remains with you. If she is not good for you, divorce her. Yes. May Allah reward you. It is finished. And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon his family and all his Companions.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [860 -954] أعيش في بلاد الكفار وأخاف على نفسي الحرام فهل لي أن أتزوج ثم أطلق عندما أرجع إلى أهلي؟ — youtube.com

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