Marriage with the intention to divorce

Reference: http://www.alfawzan.af.org.sa/node/16185

Question: What is the ruling regarding marriage with the intention to divorce? And if such [a marriage] took place, what is the ruling regarding it?

Response: Marriage with the intention to divorce is considered to be cheating towards the other party. That is because they married [their daughter] to you on the basis that it is a marriage of intent and continuation – whilst you harbour [an intention that] this marriage is temporary; therein therefore is cheating and deceit towards the woman and her family. You should marry with the intention to maintain [the marriage], and if she proves suitable for you, then you continue [in marriage] with her. And if she proves unsuitable for you, part from her without making the intention to do so at the time of the [marriage] contract.

- from London, UK. He is a graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having graduated from the Institute of Arabic Language, and later the Faculty of Sharee'ah in 2004.

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