A recent report by Aaj Tak unveiled how 'Nikah Mutah (pleasure marriage in Islam)' with Sheikhs ruined the lives of many victims but the family members have no objection to it all. It is not unheard of or new for girls to get married in Islam soon after they get their periods. However, this practice has unleashed a storm of trouble in Hyderabad where wealthy sheikhs from Arab countries marry young girls (virgins) for a short time in exchange for money and then leave after spending a few days with them.
A recent report by Aaj Tak unveiled how ‘Nikah Mutah (pleasure marriage in Islam)’ with Sheikhs ruined the lives of many victims but the family members have no objection to it all. The practice has been advertised as a business in Hyderabad where brokers and agents are available to assist. The 28th November report accounts the story of Shabana (name changed) which could terrify the heart of any ordinary girl.
She was married to a Sheikh when she had just begun to menstruate. He was ‘Sheikh Uncle’ to Shabana, but she was unaware of his intentions. He would make her sit on his lap, tickle her, then stare at her before departing whenever visited her home.
This went on for many days before they eventually got married. She was driven to a hotel for her farewell in an extravagant car, and she spent fifteen days with him there. Shabana first protested by crying but since no one paid attention, not even her parents or aunts, she spent the days in the room with the man.
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