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3 available 3 • View allWhere does the UAE law stand if a Muslim resident wants to change religion?

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Q: Hello.
I'm having some personal issues with my family. I'm being harassed over my own beliefs. They're Muslims but I don't exactly believe in what they believe.
I'm officially a Muslim as that's what was assigned to me at birth. Is it legal for me to convert to a different religion?
Can I somehow legally make my family stop what they're doing?
Thanks.


Aug 24, 2021
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Obtaining father's permission for marriage after converting to Islam
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Q: If I convert to Islam but my father is not a Muslim, then is it still necessary to obtain his permission for marriage?
What if my father is against me marrying a Muslim?

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Freedom of practicing religion
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Q: Hello,
I'm a 23 years old college student, Jordanian living in the UAE. I want to know whether it is legally permitted for a father to ban his daughter from going to her university because she decided to take off her hijab/head scarf.
Thank you

May 30, 2017
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (28) of 2005 On Personal Status 24
UAE Personal Status Law (also known as Personal Affairs Law) governs marriage, divorce, inheritance and other personal affairs in the United Arab Emirates. The law equally applies to citizens of the UAE and non-citizens unless one of them asks for the application of his home country law.
Nov 19, 2005
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The Constitution of the United Arab Emirates 22
UAE Constitution was adopted in 1971 and contains basic rules of the political and constitutional organization of the State. The system of governance is monarchic with the exception that there is a federal head. Islam is the State religion and Islamic Sharia is the main source of legislation.
Jul 18, 1971
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