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Aug 2023
44m 40s

Is My Marriage Valid?

Belal Assaad
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Marriage is a lifelong commitment, and it can be scary for those who do not know what to expect or how to go about it. As a Muslim Marriage Celebrant, I am often faced with dozens of questions by the couple and family as to what the Islamic marriage contract involves. Everyone wants their marriage to be solemnized correctly with no doubts later on whether it was valid or not. In this episode, we go over the 3 steps of marriage and 6 fundamental requirements for a valid marriage according to Islam, and some other related conditions and queries to help people get a better understanding as they prepare for this adventurous journey.

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