Has mu'tah been forbidden via the Quran? (Sunni view)
According to Sunni scholarship, the practice of mut'ah (temporary marriage) is considered to have been forbidden based on various hadith and scholarly interpretations. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is reported to have explicitly forbidden mut'ah during his lifetime. For instance, Sunan al-Tirmidhi narrates: The Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade mut'ah (temporary marriage) with women and the meat of domesticated donkeys during the time of Khaybar.
Sunan al-Tirmidhi 11:43 Additionally, Sunan an-Nasa'i includes a narration where Umar states: By Allah, I forbid you from Mut'ah and indeed it is in the Book of Allah. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) did perform it, meaning 'Umrah during Hajj.
Sunan an-Nasa'i 24:118
These narrations indicate that mut'ah was practiced initially but was later prohibited, aligning with the view that it is not permissible in Sunni Islam. The consensus among Sunni scholars is that after the Prophet's ﷺ clear prohibition, mut'ah is regarded as invalid. For specific rulings applicable to individual situations, it is advised to consult a qualified local scholar.
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Sunan al-Tirmidhi 11:43
Sunan al-Tirmidhi · Book 11, Hadith 43 · Narrated by Ali ibn Abi Talib
The Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade mut'ah (temporary marriage) with women and the meat of domesticated donkeys during the time of Khaybar.
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Sunan an-Nasa'i 24:118
Sunan an-Nasa'i · Book 24, Hadith 118 · Narrated by Umar
I heard Umar say, "By Allah, I forbid you from Mut'ah and indeed it is in the Book of Allah. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) did perform it, meaning 'Umrah during Hajj."
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