The relation between man and woman becomes lawful by contracting marriage. There are two kinds of marriages:

1. Permanent marriage

2. Fixed-time marriage

In a permanent marriage, the period of matrimony is not fixed, and it is forever. The woman with whom such a marriage is concluded is called da'ima (i.e. a permanent wife).

In a fixed time marriage (Mut'ah), the period of matrimony is fixed, for example, matrimonial relation is contracted with a woman for an hour, or a day, or a month, or a year, or more. This sort of fixed time marriage is called Mut'ah or Sigha.

Rules of Marriage formula 

 The method of pronouncing the permanent marriage formula 

 The method of pronouncing the temporary marriage formula 

 Conditions of pronouncing Nikah 

 Occasions when husband or wife can nullify Nikah 

 Women with whom matrimony is Haraam 

 Rules regarding permanent marriage 

 Mut'ah (temporary marriage) 

 Looking at non-Mahram 

 Miscellaneous rules concerning marriage 

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