I accept his testimony that this practice was lawful but I...

I accept his testimony that this practice was lawful but I do not accept his verdict", he answered.[^35] According to some traditions, Umar forbade the said two mut'as plus with 'Hayya ala khair al-'Amal' chapter in the azan and iqama of daily prayers.

In accordance with a tradition, 'Ata quotes Jabir bin Abdullah Ansari as saying: We used to practice temporary marriage during the time of the Holy Prophet until Amr bin Huraith temporarily married a woman (whose name Jabir mentioned but I forgot) towards the end of Umar's caliphate. She became pregnant. When Umar learnt about it he summoned her and asked: "Is it true that you have temporarily married?" "Yes", she replied. "Who is your witness?" Asked Umar.

According to Ata she introduced her mother or guardian as her witness. "Is there anyone else who stands witness?", Umar asked. It was after this…