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Divorce for a Muslim girl who married a non-Muslim

· 10 Muharram 1442 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

As Muslims, we all know that it is impermissible for a Muslim girl to marry a non-Muslim. If a Muslim girl married a non-Muslim, we know that the nikaah will be null and void. If her marriage is registered, is there any need for divorce for her or not? Because the marriage is void from a begining. Kindly clarify this matter.

Answer

When the nikaah did not take place, then there is no question of divorce. The relationship was a relationship of zina. As long as they remain together, they remain perpetually in sin.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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