Meaning of halala | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A wedlease (temporary marriage) to a stranger undertaken prior to remarriage to an ex, that is to make the remarriage halal, or the woman halala f to marry.
2. A monetary unit of Saudi Arabia equal to one hundredth of a riyal.

Equivalents

Examples

“Since remarriage is not permitted after three divorces, they arrange Halala with some one, that is, on the condition that he divorces her, the next day after marriage.”

“In the past my Mullah friend had performed halalas but now he lived according to the law of Christ which forbade him to do such an evil act.”

“However, it is also stated that the process of halala cannot be used as a device to re-marry the former spouse. It must happen in the natural course of events.”

“This is annoying, but the difference in price is only a few halalas and arguing, in my experience, is pointless.”

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