Where traditional Sunni Muslim personal law governs, which marriage is void (batil) because the bar is…
A permanent bar of close consanguinity makes the marriage void. A fifth concurrent wife, missing required witnesses and an unexpired waiting period are examples of irregular…
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Where traditional Sunni Muslim personal law governs, which marriage is void (batil) because the bar is permanent, as opposed to merely irregular (fasid)?
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Correct answer D
A permanent bar of close consanguinity makes the marriage void. A fifth concurrent wife, missing required witnesses and an unexpired waiting period are examples of irregular marriage in the modern formulation quoted by the Supreme Court. This classification is specific to the named traditional doctrine where it governs.
Option feedback
Option A
A fifth concurrent marriage is classed as irregular under the stated doctrine.
Option B
The absence of the required witnesses makes the marriage irregular under the stated doctrine.
Option C
The waiting period creates a temporary bar, making the marriage irregular under the stated doctrine.
Option D
The bar based on this close relationship by blood is permanent, making the marriage void.
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