Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

If non-Muslims marry, is their marriage valid in the eyes of Allah (SWT)?

· 11 Jumada II 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 817English

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If non-Muslims marry, is their marriage valid in the eyes of Allah (SWT)?

Answer

If a non-Muslim married couple accept Islam, their marriage before Islam will be recognised. However, if they are married to very close relatives (Mahaarim), then that marriage will not be recognised.

And Allah Taãla Knows Best.

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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