Unlike another sect of the same religion, it does not allow temporary marriage known as mutah.  
The Maturidi members of this sect argue that knowledge of God's existence can be derived through pure reason. The name of this religious sect is derived from a root word meaning "usual practice" or  "habit". Unlike another sect of the same religion, it does not allow temporary marriage known as mutah.  This sect believes in a messianic figure known as the Mahdi and the Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud are among the hadith that are considered authentic by this sect. For 10 points, name this orthodox Islamic sect that is often contrasted with Shia.
The Maturidi members of this sect argue that knowledge of God's existence can be derived through pure reason.
Sunni Islam