Is it permissible for a Muslim to marry with the intention of divorce?

The Shaykh : The third and final issue is whether it is permissible for a Muslim to marry with the intention that, as often happens with young people, when his studies end—after two, three, or four years—he will divorce her, or in the case of jihad, for example, or on any other occasion. I am informed aboutThe Shaykh : Ibn Baz andThe Shaykh : Ibn Uthaymeen, may Allah preserve them both, such a ruling, and I am surprised. I am not surprised that it is not permissible, but I ask: why is it answered that it is permissible without drawing attention to the fact that this intention is of no consequence, whether it exists or not? A man marries a woman, whether she is Afghan, European, or otherwise, and lives with her for a time. Then the time comes for him to return to his country, and he sees that it is not in his interest for her to remain his wife, so he divorces her. The intended outcome of the previous intention, which he did not have, has occurred. Now suppose the opposite: a man marries with the intention that as soon as his studies end, he will divorce her, but then he finds that this woman is suitable to be his wife for life. Is it not permissible for her to remain his wife for life? Yes. So what is the difference between intending and not intending? I truly wish that when our esteemed scholars say it is permissible, they would draw attention to the fact that there is no benefit in this, either negative or positive. A man who intended and then went against his intention has a valid marriage, and a man who did not intend and then divorced has a valid divorce. So what is the benefit of this intention other than reminding people of temporary marriage (mut'ah)?

The questioner : Encouraging the youth

The Shaykh : Reminding people of temporary marriage (mut'ah), and that this has a resemblance to temporary marriage. It is said, "No, this is not a valid temporary marriage." But why do we not direct people to the reasonable, correct, and prescribed action? My brother, whether you intend or not, it is the same; there is absolutely no clear difference. So the important thing is that I advise you to remain in your place, enjoining good and forbidding evil, as I mentioned earlier in the conversation. And it is more beloved to me that Allah guide a man through your hands than that I own red camels. And then you will have to hear a lot of talk, and the Messenger of Allah heard a lot and a lot. So if people do not concern you, seek the Face of Allah, and the matter is done. May Allah fulfill your need.Abu Layla
Abu Malik: This intention of divorce has, unfortunately, led many young people to claim the permissibility and prescription of temporary marriage (mut'ah).

The Shaykh: Allahu Akbar.
Abu Malik: Yes, because this specific statement means that divorce is permissible, so marrying with the intention of divorce is permissible. So what is the difference between this and temporary marriage? This is truly regrettable, because they say, "My brother, I want to marry. I do not want to marry for one, two, or three months. I want to tie my marriage to the end of my studies. If the period is long, we make it an agreed-upon period between the husband and wife, or from one side only."

The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.

The Shaykh : Welcome, Abu 'Abd al-'Aziz. Welcome, and I hope for you further success.

The questioner : Please also pray for my children for guidance.

The Shaykh : May Allah make them happy in this world and the Hereafter.