Question
An old couple embraced Islam. What is the status of their marriage which was performed according to their religious rites? Is it necessary for them to have an Islamic Nikah performed?
Answer
If the couple has embraced Islam together, then their old wedding will be valid. However, if only one embraced Islam, the other one at a later date, then the marriage will not be valid. Anyhow, even in the first case, it is better to have an Islamic Nikah.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 25 No 04
- PDF page
- 4
Appears under FITRAH AND MERRYMAKING (approximate).