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Mutah, Mu'tah, or Mut'ah is a transliteration arising from Arabic that can refer to a place, a university, or a religious/legal practice. It may denote Mu'tah, a village in southern Jordan; Mutah University, a public university located near the village; or the term mut’ah in Islamic law describing a temporary marriage.

The village of Mu'tah is in the Karak Governorate of Jordan. It is best known for the

Mutah University was established in 1981 by royal decree and is located near Mu'tah. It is a

Mut'ah, as a religious/legal concept, refers to a temporary marriage contract in some Islamic traditions, particularly

Battle
of
Mu'tah,
fought
in
629
CE
between
early
Muslims
and
Byzantine
forces.
The
battle,
fought
in
the
vicinity
of
Mu'tah,
is
noted
for
the
deaths
of
several
key
companions
of
the
Prophet
Muhammad
and
is
a
historically
cited
example
of
early
Islamic
military
engagement.
The
site
and
its
landscape
are
part
of
Jordan’s
historical
heritage.
public
higher
education
institution
offering
programs
across
sciences,
engineering,
humanities,
and
professional
fields,
among
others.
The
university’s
name
honors
the
nearby
historical
battle.
within
Twelver
Shiism.
It
is
contracted
for
a
specified
duration
and
includes
a
dowry.
In
contrast,
most
Sunni
scholars
do
not
recognize
mut'ah
as
an
acceptable
form
of
marriage.
Legal
status
and
social
acceptance
vary
by
country
and
community,
reflecting
ongoing
religious
and
cultural
debate.