Egypt: ‘Trial marriage` contract sparks controversy
(World News Egypt)

Abu Dhabi: A lawyer`s Facebook post, showing a contract between two spouses, which he called a “trial marriage”, has sparked controversy in Egypt. Al Azhar International Centre for online Fatwa declared the contract null and void, while the Egyptian Dar Al Iftaa said on its Facebook account that the matter was under discussion. The details of the contract shocked many, especially with its time limit of three years, and the stipulation of preventing the occurrence of separation or divorce during that period. Marriage in Islam is an open ended contract. This prompted the religious authorities and institutions in Egypt to verify it, and see the extent of its legality....