Q: Sallamalaikum; I am a married man  in late forties, out of necessity I have to stay away from my family sometimes for ten months or more, as a man I have my needs so far I tried to abstain from any wrongdoing since I am trying to be a good muslim.
As a sunni muslim Iam not allowed to go for a short term marriage on the other hand I am affriad to commit a major sin. Please guide in this regard. Wasallam

A: Walaikumsalam,

One cannot marry a person in the following manner: I marry for the accepted Mehr (dowry) of $3000 for 120 days. This is tantamount to prostitution. This is not allowed. As you are aware, mehr is part of nikah (marriage), duration of time is not.

A person can marry on the condition, if things do not work out, they are at liberty to get divorced. Such a marriage can be for a second, day or even a hundred years. This would be allowed.

Placing the condition of time in the marriage is prohibited. Find ways to keep your wife near you.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.