Respecting the Laws of the Country in Which You Live II
Praise be to Allah عزّ وجلّ, peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Mohammed صلَّى الله عليه وسل
Muslim marriage is a contract and, as such, may be subject to the laws of the country in which you live.
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It is possible that in the country where you live you may have to comply with human laws, in other words, your country’s laws. A common formality is to have your marriage contract recorded if you are in a Muslim country or to go through a civil marriage ceremony if you are in a country with another religious tradition. This step may or may not be mandatory. There is a great deal of variety in legal approaches to marriage. Each region, each country, and each culture has its own view of marriage and established laws on marriage. It is very important to know the laws of your country of residence regarding your marital status. |
You can get help by contacting, for example, administrators responsible for the matter or specialized organizations, or by referring to official websites.
Questions such as the following may be important to you.
For example:
- Is Muslim marriage recognized?
- Does civil marriage exist?
- Is a civil ceremony required before a religious ceremony?
- How do civil ceremonies work?
- How is divorce viewed?
- Is there a mandatory matrimonial regime?
- What spousal support is required?
- What is the minimum age to get married?
It is essential to your future and that of your family that you be well informed of the laws that govern marriage in the country where you reside.
You must be fully informed about the situation of your marriage in order to make the best choices for you as an individual and as a couple.
We advise you to comply fully with the laws of the country in which you live to avoid serious consequences for you, your spouse and also sometimes your family overall.
And Allah عزّ وجلّ knows best
