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Originally Posted by alig_reinvented
Its a practice that the prophet allowed I believe in certain circumstances.
Later one of the first three caliphs decided that it shouldn't go on. People who didn't side with the caliph on other issues, ignored the ruling. Most of those people were shia folks, along with some other sunni groups.
Thats the political aspect of it, in a nutshell. Its not a religious thing. Absolutely not.
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I dont know of other incidents in historical perspective, where a sudden khalifa objects/annuals a practice that has been legalized by Prophet Muhammed pbuh?
Doesnt it take a new law bearing prophet to "edit" the set of former decrees?
Is it only me, or doesnt any other person wonder over this?
History tells us, when Sahabas went on long journeys over several months along with Prophet Muhammed pbuh (even war), the men would get restless. Meaning, they had problems to remain without sexual contact over these lengthy periods. It made them loose their concentration etc. Mutah was the answer.