Haeri’s study is masterful because she is able to use the investigation of temporary marriage to explore so many aspects of Iranian society; male-female relationships, Shi‘a-Sunni religious divisions, and the nature of contact in Islamic legal codes." - Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science"A pioneering contribution to our scant knowledge of marriage practices and the dynamics of male-female relationships in Iran." - International Journal of Middle East Studies
