Where Sunni Muslim personal law governs, which condition is essential for the validity of a nikah?
An absolute impediment, such as a prohibited degree of consanguinity, prevents a valid marriage. Two men are not the sole permitted witness composition, and payment of dower…
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Where Sunni Muslim personal law governs, which condition is essential for the validity of a nikah?
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An absolute impediment, such as a prohibited degree of consanguinity, prevents a valid marriage. Two men are not the sole permitted witness composition, and payment of dower is a separate marital obligation.
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Option A
Two competent men are one permissible composition. A competent man and two competent women may also witness a Sunni nikah.
Option B
An absolute prohibition, such as a prohibited degree of consanguinity, makes the marriage void.
Option C
Dower is an obligation arising from the marriage. Payment before formation is unnecessary for validity.
Option D
Sunni marriage is a contract and validity does not depend on solemnization by a religious official.
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