Question
A husband has abandoned his wife who has been living in separation for several years. I want to marry her. What is the way forward? Is her nikah still valid?
Answer
A separation does not terminate the Nikah regardless of the separation being even for a lifetime. The lady should apply to the local Ulama Council for annulment. After the nikah is annulled, you may marry her. She has valid grounds for annulment.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 27 No 01
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- 4
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