I was doing some independent research on Islamic laws recently and came across what is permitted for muttah (temporary marriage) for men vs. women. Why is it that men are permitted to have a muttah with “People of the Book”/Christian and Jewish women? The laws did specify that they cannot permanently marry them, but why allow a temporary marriage with them when it cannot become a permanent one? Isn’t muttah working towards a permanent marriage. Why is this option then not allowed for ladies? I am curious as to why the law exists and what the purpose for such a temporary union that cannot progress further would be.