The Ruling on Misar Marriage

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on the type of marriage known as *musiya* that has become widespread recently?

Answer:
This is a marriage that does not bring peace of mind. It does not bring peace of mind, because it is not known what lies behind it or what consequences will follow in the future. What are the motives for it? We fear that it may be the beginning of something with bad consequences. It is obligatory to avoid this matter. Yes.
It will lead to problems in the future, and Allah knows best. Many problems will arise in families and between the spouses. She says, "I am only renting you," and he says, "You are my wife, you will go with me." She says, "I am only renting you; I will stay and work in my job and do such and such." So problems and disputes occur. I think the courts will soon be filled with problems regarding *musiya* marriage. Therefore, it is obligatory to leave this matter. Yes. I do not know about its validity; I do not know, I am suspending judgment on it. Yes.