The Ruling on Misar Marriage

Question:
The questioner: Many of the brothers have asked you about the ruling on musyar marriage, which has become widespread recently?

Answer:
The Shaykh: Marriage is sought for many purposes. First, it is to protect the spouses from zina (unlawful sexual intercourse). Second, it is for procreation, to have offspring. Third, it is for the man’s authority (qiwamah) over his wife, so that she is under his care and protection, living in his home, raising his children, and safeguarding his wealth. There is cooperation between them: the man works outside, and the woman works in the home. Each of them performs a role for the other. These are the purposes of marriage.
As for musyar, it contains only one purpose, which is merely satisfying desire. The other purposes are not present in it. The woman is not under the man’s care or protection, nor does she live in the man’s home and manage the household. The man does not have control over her; he does not know where she goes or where she is. He does not raise his children or know about them either. This is a loss. In reality, musyar marriage is a loss, and most of the purposes of marriage are missed in it. Yes.