Utilizing Temporary Marriage to Establish Mahram Bond with Friend's Wife
سوال : آيا جايز است براى محرم شدن با همسر يكى از دوستانم، دختر غير بالغه يا شيرخواره ی او را به عقد موقت خود در بياورم؟ جواب : بله، با اذن پدر يا وكيل او جايز است. 1 Question: Is it permissible for me to temporarily marry a prepubescent girl or an infant in order to become a Mahram of my friend's wife? Ayatullah Syed Mahmud Hashmi responded: Yes, it is permissible with the permission of her father or her wakeel. This practice allows man to be hosted without placing his friend's wife in the position of having to constantly observe strict hijab. The wife is no longer burdened by the constant need to maintain strict hijab in the presence of her husband's friend. This allows for more relaxed and natural social interactions, reducing the potential for awkwardness or discomfort. The wife can comfortably cook and prepare meals in the kitchen for the guest, bring them to the table, and participate in conversations with her now son-in-law (through the temporary ma...