I am married in "community of property".Is it permissable in Islam. If not why and what can I do to change it? Jazakallah.
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I am married in "community of property".Is it permissable in Islam. If not why and what can I do to change it? Jazakallah.
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The only marriage contract in South Africa acceptable in Shariah is the Antenuptial Contract (ANC) without accrual. If you have a community of property contract, you should change it to ANC without accrual. For that, you may consult a legal advisor.
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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