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8 available 8 • View allIs consent of Muslim bride's father necessary for the marriage?
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Q: Issue: The refusal of Arabic woman's parents to meet a righteous Muslim foreigner for the proposal of their daughter's hand in marriage.

Nov 16, 2017
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Who can replace the bride's father to perform the marriage vows?
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Q: Hi,
I wanted advice with regard to the bride's father being present at the marriage.
What happens if the girl is no longer in contact with her father (My parents have been separated for 15 years and we have no regular interaction with my father; they are not formally divorced, but recognised separated in the UK).

Jan 8, 2018
1548
Getting married in the UAE if one or both have no residency
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Q: To get married in the UAE, both of them must have a residency visa?
For Pakistani nationals. In our case girl has the residency visa but the girl is inviting the boy on a visit visa.

May 6, 2020
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Requirements and validity for marriage of foreigners in the UAE
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Q: Hello,
I'm a Muslim resident in Abu Dhabi and my future husband is not resident in the UAE. We both have European nationality and he converted to Islam.
Is it possible to get married religiously in the UAE? What is the value of religious marriage in the UAE without a civil marriage from our respective consulates?
Thank you.

Jun 23, 2020
6437
Can I get married if the fiance is in debt in the UAE
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Q: Hello,
My fiance lives in the UAE. We want to get married, however, he has made a substantial loss in his business and is in debt.
He is continuing with work to arrange funds and pay this off. Is he able to continue with a Nikah (marriage, while in debt and continue with sponsoring me?

Jun 23, 2019
513
How to get married in Dubai?
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Q: Hi,
I want to know how can I get married in Dubai?
What are the requirements?
Can I get detailed information?

Oct 20, 2020
1207
Which documents are required from a foreigner to marry an Emirati man?
0
Q: Which documents are required from a foreigner to marry an Emirati man?

Oct 17, 2021
371
What are the costs for converting to Islam and getting married as UAE residents?




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Q: Hi sir,
I have a friend who wants to become Muslim, and we both want to marry each other.
I want to know the cost for everything. We are both UAE residents.
Thank you!





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2 available 2 • View allLegal Requirements and Conditions of Marriage in the UAE 46
In accordance with the UAE Law of Personal Status, marriage is a legal contract between two people (man and a woman), focusing on protecting the rights of married people and their children. This contract requires certain conditions to be achieved before it becomes valid.
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Online POA and Other Notary Public Services in the UAE 28
With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.
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1 available 1 • 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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