Is a marriage that was forcefully performed considered Islamically valid? If not, what is the implication for both partners and any children? Can the woman get married to another man?
Is a marriage that was forcefully performed considered Islamically valid? If not, what is the implication for both partners and any children? Can the woman get married to another man?
Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 5 years ago
Bismihi ta'ala
The term "forced marriage" has no meaning in Islam. It is self-contradictory. If a woman is "forced" to go into a marriage with a man, there is no Islamic shar'i marriage, and the Nikah contract is invalid.
This is what I mean by having no meaning, because it is not a marriage in the eyes of Islam.
We all have an individual responsibility to educate ourselves and bring awareness to others about this.
With prayers for your success.