Verse (4:22) includes the legislation of temporary marriage based on what appears from it, since what appears from the term "seek pleasure" is that the reason behind such contract is permitted sexual enjoyment, which corresponds to the temporary contract. What supports this understanding is what Al-Tabari narrates, that Ibn Abbas and Ubay bin Ka’b used to recite this verse by adding "at a set time" after reciting "those of whom you seek pleasure…". We assume that this added phrase is their explanation to the ruling mentioned in the verse. In the commentary book of Al-Tabari, he narrates that Mujahid and Al-Sedi said that this verse indicates the temporary marriage. In any case, the many narrations from the Prophet and the Infallibles (peace be upon them all) are sufficient to prove the legislation of temporary marriage.
