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A sect of Islam practiced in Iran allows for temporary marriages. It is often look down upon because it is viewed as a cover for prostitution. However, some government officials are promoting the practice, believing it can help solve the country’s social problems. Here is an excerpt:
Iran’s interior minister, himself a cleric, said marriage was a human need and temporary marriage should not be used just for sex but to solve social problems.
He said there needed to be a cultural change to allow this.
The article goes on to say that there is even a cunning travel agent, advertising in Tehran, offering holidays by the Caspian Sea for couples and a Muslim cleric who can temporarily marry them for the trip.
June 16th, 2007 at 12:16 am
Seems like the epitome of a legalistic culture as they skirt around the rules to justify their sin. Sad. Praise God for the freedom we have in Christ and may we go to these who need it so badly. Heard you’re coming to town soon brother…look forward to seeing you! Blessings!