I am married to an Egyptian that is a muslim and we were married in a mosque in the US. He is Sunni muslim. We were only married in a mosque, we never got married legally in the courts. About 3 months ago we went our seperate ways. I don't believe he ever went to the mosque to ask for a divorce and he has never said anything to me about it but we have not talked in 3 months. We have no children together. My question is under Islam are we still married or not? In my heart I feel we are but I am not sure. Thanks for any advice.
2006-06-27 18:06:04 · 7 answers · asked by Jany 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm christian
listen to your heart. find what is most pleasing to God.
2006-06-27 18:13:18 · answer #1 · answered by distroynot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, before you were married in a mosque and bound to the rules within the mosque, you were married before God and he sees everything and one day he will juge all the right and wrong doers. It is not a sin to leave someone in a marriage if they are unfaithful to you ! It is a sin if you just want to leave the marriage because you think little frankie down the street will give you a better life !
I experienced the same sort of dilemma in the Catholic church, . Thats when I said phoooey on you and I'm leaving this nonsense !
2006-06-28 02:13:58 · answer #2 · answered by Catt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Islam, you are self-accountable for whatever you do. Court marriage is not necessary to solemnize the marriage. For ALLAH accepts the testimonial by your tongue which is affirmed by the heart.
Therefore, when you got married in the Mosque without any paper work, you may not be couple as per the terms of the Law of the land. But in reality you have been married to that Egyptian in the Divine world.
Similarly, for divorce, the husband has to say the word "Talaaq" which means He is freeing you from his marriage. Talaaq is not given instantly as it is supposed to be done thrice for confirmation.
If your husband has said that to you under normal circumstances withour being intoxicated or pressure, assuming under the prescence of mind; then you are divorced (3 Times the word "Talaaq" at different lengths of time).
But if he has simply assumed that he no longer wants to live with you without uttering the word, then i believe you are still under marriage.
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2006-06-28 01:17:38 · answer #3 · answered by flameslivewire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the eyes of American law you would not be married unless you lived in a state that recognizes common law marraige. In that case, if you lived togehter and presented yourselves in public as man and wife, then you are legally married in all 50 states and therefore worldwide and you would need a LEGAL divorce. Otherwise, a church only wedding is not a legal marriage
2006-06-28 01:33:55 · answer #4 · answered by athorgarak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe that you have become muslim because your marriage took place in a mosque and it should've taken place with all proper rituals of Islam. Or if you want a better explanation to it, i say that you consult with someone who's more familiar with Islam.
2006-06-28 01:13:48 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really couldn't tell you if you are still married or not.. because I'm not a Muslim. But If you weren't Legally married.. then.. I'd say no.. and if you really need to know ask your religious leaders..
2006-06-28 01:15:41 · answer #6 · answered by jetaimebeaucoup18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are still married, unless he has taken steps to put you aside, which he may have done without telling you. your consent is not required last i checked. its probably important enough to go ahead and ask him about it, and how he wants to deal with it.
2006-06-28 01:18:18 · answer #7 · answered by janushyde01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋