May 6, 2026
6 mins
Is a Private Nikah Without Witnesses Valid and Are Talaq or Mahr Required Withou...
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I entered into a private marriage agreement with a woman. There was no guardian (wali), no witnesses, and no public offer (ijab) or acceptance (qabul). Later, I said to her, “I release you.” Was this marriage valid in the Hanafi school? Does saying “I release you” count as a […]