Question

What are the requirements of valid muslim marriage?

Answer 1

A marriage is valid (Sahih) if it is recognised by the courts as lawful. Following conditions must be fulfilled in a valid Muslim marriage:

(1) The parties to the marriage i.e. husband and wife, must be competent.

(2) The consent of the parties, or of their guardians, must be a free consent.

(3) The required formalities are duly completed, and

(4) There must not be any prohibition or impediment in contracting the marriage.

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