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How did the Muslim country of Indonesia become the headquarters for temporary marriages?

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The LA Times published a story on how sex tourism in Indonesia is happening under the guise of Islamic temporary marriages. These are referred to as mut’ah in S

The LA Times published a story on how sex tourism in Indonesia is happening under the guise of Islamic temporary marriages. These are referred to as mut’ah in Shia Islam and misyar in Sunni Islam, often labeled “temporary pleasure marriages.” Such arrangements could be seen as a form of prostitution or zina. Muslims from the Middle East and Saudi Arabia are reportedly traveling to Indonesia for these short-term marriages, lasting only a few days. Hatun shares her thoughts on the issue.
Link to the LA Times article https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-09-11/indonesia-divorce-village-contract-marriage-sex-tourism