Where a matter is governed by Muslim personal law, which persons qualify as Muslims on the basis of…

Muslim personal law recognizes Muslims by birth and by conversion. The governing law must first apply to the matter in dispute.

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Where a matter is governed by Muslim personal law, which persons qualify as Muslims on the basis of birth or conversion?

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Correct answer C

Muslim personal law recognizes Muslims by birth and by conversion. The governing law must first apply to the matter in dispute.

Option A

Birth is also a way of being Muslim for this purpose.

Option B

Conversion also qualifies a person as Muslim.

Option C

The rule recognizes Muslim status by either birth or conversion.

Option D

The two stated routes both qualify.