Faith and Interfaith Marriages in UAE

Interfaith marriages are allowed in United Arab Emirates now, therefore a Muslim Man can get married to a Non-Muslim woman but a Muslim Woman cannot get married to a Non-Muslim Man unless he is converted to ISLAM. United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a Muslim Country, therefore, it’s must and compulsory, that SHARIA LAW is applicable on Muslims (both locals and expatriates). The other faiths and religions can get married as per their rules and laws. Interfaith marriages are now permitted in United Arab Emirates.

The law of UAE states the law for interfaith marriages taking place inside the country. But when it comes to Muslim groom or bride then, Sharia Law is applicable. The UAE is known for its tolerance, diversity, and open-mindedness. They wholeheartedly welcome individuals and corporations from different countries, cultures, and faiths. The legal framework for nuptials in the UAE is governed by Personal Status Law.

Marriage is defined as a legal contract between man and woman. The aim and intent are to protect, establish, and form a unit. Few conditions attached to a valid marriage under this Law (Personal Status Law). Let’s discuss few:

• The consent of the bride is a crucial factor to consider. The bride must approve of the marriage. Residency is another vital factor before tying the knot in UAE. Both parties must be residents or either, of the UAE. However, in ABU DHABI, Non-Muslims are allowed to get married on tourist visa.
• Pre-marital medical Certificate is equally important. A certificate obtained from a public healthcare facility in the UAE is mandatory.
• For Non-Muslims in UAE, Civil Marriage can be concluded under the Federal-Decree Law on Civil Personal Status. This law especially designed out the conditions for a valid marriage.
• Age requirement is the key element to be considered.  Both spouses must be at least more than 21 years old.
• Consent is vital before the judge and jury before the official marriage. The spouses must give their consent to the marriage in front of a judge and jury according to UAE law.
• As per the description by the Law, procedure for a civil marriage, is outlined in Article 6 of the Civil Personal Status Law.
• The foreigner seeking to contract a civil marriage needs to apply for a specified form for this purpose.
• Both spouses have to fill the form before the judge in the family courts, then can only be proceeded.
• Further, it is important to consider the rights in marriage as well as Divorce.
• It’s must to disclose any previous marital relationships in the form.
• When all the conditions for a civil marriage are met, the judge will ratify the marriage.

In addition to civil marriages, citizens and expatriate residents in the UAE can also choose to conclude their marriages.

Family lawyers in UAE like Al Shaiba Advocates and Legal Consultants, Ask The Law, can help you by providing useful information concerning the laws regarding interfaith marriages. They can help you providing the useful latest information, latest news and latest laws. They can provide you legal services in court as well for:

• Muslims Marriages
• Non-Muslim Marriages
• Interfaith Marriages
• Divorce for Muslim Couples
• Divorce for Non-Muslim Couples
• Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements / Contracts
• Child Custody Cases and Consultations
• Alimony Cases and Consultations
• Assets Cases / Joint Asset Distribution

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