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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Your Questions Answered (volume 3) Q50: Is Mutaa Forbidden? What should a young person do if he finds it difficult to control his sexual desire while he refrains from sexual immorality and masturbation? He can't afford to marry, but though he can afford to marry temporary (Mutaa) for at least 3 days, he cannot perform this Mutaa as it is not recognised by the Marriage Law of Tanzania. A. Non-recognition of 'Mut'aa' does not mean that it is a crime.

It just means that if there is any dispute the courts will not recognize the parties as husband and wife. Q51: MUT'AA, ADULTERY AND MAINTENANCE OF WIFE (a) Mutaa amounts to nothing but adultery? (b) If a woman married in Mut'a is in a better finaneied position than her husband and refuses to accept maintenance from him, is it allowed in Islam? (c) In the above case, if the woman is married in permanent marriage, can she forego her maintenance? A.

(a) Is not the "marriage" (in all its forms) just a legalized adultery? All conditions which are necessary for a Permanent Marriage are necessary in 'Mut'aa" (Temporary) Marriage. Even the word "Permanent marriage" is misleading, because in Islam no marriage is a" permanent". The husband can terminate the marriage by the simple device of Talaq. So where is the "permanency"? A Sheriat which recognizes Talaq, cannot ridicule Mut'aa, because "Marriage + Divorces = Mut'aa.

(b) There is no maintenance in Mut'a marriage; so this question does not arise. (c) The wife of permanent marriage is entitled to maintenance. It is her right. But every right may be waived by the right-holder, and the wife may, accordingly forego this right if she so desires. Q52: HOW TO RELEASE SEXUAL TENSION? I am a healthy 27 years old man with normal sexual desires. Due to some extremely serious unavoidable circumstances, it is virtually impossible for me to marry at present.

In East African environment at present it is impossible to do "Mut'aa' with a woman. Now in order to relieve my sexual tension, without involvement with a prostitute or committing adultery (Zina); is there anything wrong if I do masturbation? I know Islam forbids masturbation but then in the circumstances mentioned above, is it not the best solution? If not, why? A. You better try to find some woman (even Sunni or Christian will do) for Mut'a. Q53: WHY MASTURBATION IS NOT ALLOWED?

Why shouldn't sex education be introduced in schools? I was faced once with a tough question.