Ask Qul - Marriage - Nikkah - divorced woman conducting muta

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Question : #329

Subject:	divorced woman conducting muta
Question:	Can a divorced woman after months of her divorce ask a married man to fulfil her needs by entering into Muta marriage? Your answer will be appreciated and May allah swt reward you for providing this service and keep us away from the accursed shaitan.
Answer:	Divorced woman needs to pass her Iddah which is three menstrual periods, then she will be free to marry any Muslim, whether permanent or temporary marriage.

Follow Up Question:	But isn't it that women are not allowed to contract muta?
Follow Up Response Question:	Male and females, are allowed to do so, however, it is permissible for male to contract mutah with females of ahlul kitab (the People of the Book).