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Polygamy in Countries with Muslim Minorities
Islam allows polygamy with a maximum of four wives, making it conditional on maintaining fairness between one’s wives.
Marriage with Islamic and Civil Contracts
If a couple performs their marriage at an Islamic centre, they then could reconfirm it at the court. It is also recommended by scholars as a safeguard for both of them and to be recognized by national courts
Documenting a Civil Marriage in Non-Islamic Courts
Documenting a civil marriage in non-Islamic courts is accepted in case it is to document and register the marriage contract in national courts. But, if it is to initiate marriage; there are different views on it
Performing Marriage at Islamic Centres
If both parties are Muslims, or if the man is a Muslim and the woman belongs to a divine religion, they may have their marriage performed in an Islamic centre according to Islamic law
Marriage in a Church
If a Muslim wants to marry a Christian woman who wishes to retain her faith and she takes him to her church where a priest will perform the marriage, Muslim scholars consider it as an invalid marriage.
Marriage during a Period of Study
Marriage is a contract that assumes a permanent relationship between the married couple. If the element of a specific duration is involved, it is rendered flawed. Although some scholars have other view on it.
Marriage Until Childbirth
Temporary marriage is a mit[ah marriage which is invalid according to religious texts and the unanimous agreement of Sunni Muslims.
Marriage between a Muslim and a Bahaib
The unanimity of Muslim scholars agrees that a Muslim woman is not allowed to marry a non- Muslim including those who follow Bahai’ism as it is creed concocted with elements from Buddhism and other religions.
Marriage to a Communist Man
A Muslim woman can marry a communist only if he believes that there is no other deity than God and Muhammed is God’s messenger. In other cases it is forbidden. This article answers this question in details.
Marriage to a Christian or Jewess
That a Muslim man can marry a woman who follows a divine religion, whether a Christian or a Jewess, is acceptable as mentioned in the Qur’an
Friends’ Marriage in Western Countries
Friends or Misyar marriage under which the wife relinquishes some of her rights is permissible by some views as it fulfills the normal requirement of marriage. Still discouraged. Other views are discussed below.
A Woman Becomes a Muslim before Her Husband
Scholars have different views in case a woman embraces Islam before her husband. Some see that she stays lawful to him till she completes her waiting period. Others see that marriage dissolution should take place.
