Under Muslim law, Marriage is a
Question and options
Under Muslim law, Marriage is a
- Contract
- Sacrament
- Tradition
- Social need
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Contract
In Muslim law, nikah is a civil contract (offer and acceptance, competent parties, mehr as consideration), unlike the sacramental view of Hindu marriage. So marriage is a contract.
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