Does the marriage nullify if the spouse says he/she is not married?
Question
Does the marriage nullify if the spouse says to someone, he/she is not married?
Answer
The nikaah will not be nullified.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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