Nikaḥ kitāba??

[abrar_]

I came across the following on muslimmatters dot org

"
Nikaḥ kitāba, otherwise known as “katb al-kitāb” or “celibate marriage,” has become an increasingly common and preferred way of marriage for many young Muslim couples. A young man and woman may find themselves wanting to marry one another, but at the time are unable to live together. So instead of being engaged for long periods of time and making things difficult for the two, they choose to wed by nikaḥ kitāba.

This practice is actually a tradition of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, who married Ayesha, may Allah be pleased with her, and delayed consummation until she was older. "



Can Someone please give details regarding this kind of nikah...as to when the mahr is given,what are the restrictions and how the approach should be done for seeking some one's hand in marriage,when approaching, a person has to be capable of providing women with clothing and lodging? or someone in university can do it....and etc!!

and

Also,

anyone got information about whats the eligibility criteria for a student(staying with his parents/rather dependent on his family) who wants to get married?

[Ibn Abi Ahmed]

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See this thread:

http://www.islamicboard.com/family-s...-marriage.html

[hanif_]

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See this thread:

http://www.islamicboard.com/family-s...-marriage.html

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Muraad:

The OP in that thread provided very enlightening explanation. Understanding the application is important.

Jazakillahu Khair