Prominent Islamic scholar Dr. Mizanur Rahman Azhari has condemned the practice known as "Hilla Marriage"—a pre-arranged, temporary marriage designed to facilitate reconciliation after a triple divorce—as a major sin (Kabira Gunah). In a statement issued on his verified social media page on Thursday, he urged Muslims to cease this practice, labeling it a direct violation of the sanctity and spirit of Islamic matrimonial laws.
To support his stance, Dr. Azhari cited a Hadith narrated by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Prophet (PBUH) once asked his companions, "Shall I not inform you of a hired goat?" When they asked for clarification, he explained, "It is the Tahleel (Hilla) performer. Allah has cursed the Tahleel performer and the one for whom it is performed" (Sunan Ibn Majah, 1936). In Islamic jurisprudence, this refers to a third party who enters a temporary marriage with a divorced woman with the sole intention of divorcing her afterward so that she may legally remarry her first husband.
Dr. Azhari emphasized that every provision in Shariah was established by Allah to ensure social justice, welfare, and fairness across generations. He argued that attempting to circumvent or manipulate these divine laws through legal loopholes is unbecoming of a conscientious Muslim. The practice of Hilla marriage, when pre-planned to bypass the consequences of a divorce, undermines the ethical foundation of Islamic family law.
The scholar explained that while Shariah provides a path for reconciliation after a divorce, it does not permit the use of fabricated or temporary marriages as a mechanism to bypass religious rulings. The intention behind such a marriage is fundamentally dishonest and mocks the sacred institution of Nikah. He noted that exploiting Shariah for personal convenience is a severe religious offense, as it treats the marriage contract—a solemn covenant in Islam—as a mere instrument of deception.
Concluding his statement, Dr. Azhari called upon the Muslim community to adhere strictly to the authentic teachings of the Quran and Sunnah. He stressed that societal misconceptions and harmful traditions have distorted the true understanding of marital laws. He urged Muslims to seek authentic knowledge and avoid falling into practices that are not only religiously prohibited but also culturally and morally damaging. Promoting awareness and educating the community on the correct interpretation of Hadith remains essential to eradicating such harmful practices from society.
