If a Couple Has a Civil Marriage, Is a Nikah Contract Required? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

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Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

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If a couple has a civil marriage, is a Nikah contract required?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the requirements of a valid Islamic nikah and the limitations of a civil marriage.

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.

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