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| What is a Wali (Legal Guardian)? |
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In Islam, a Wali is a person
who is responsible for the bride's life before she is married. As a Wali, it is
also his duty to ensure that the proposed groom is a reliable and a trustworthy
person who will continue to carry on his role and responsibility towards the
bride after her marriage.
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| Who is a Wali? |
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hierarchy, a Wali can be the bride's birth father, her paternal grandfather,
brother, paternal uncle or any male relative from her paternal side. If there is
none available, then the Kadi will assume the role as a Wali. |
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| How to determine a lawful Wali? |
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You
are conceived after your parent's marriage; |
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Your parent's marriage is
lawful in accordance with Syariah Law; and |
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You
are not an adopted child. |
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| Conditions to become a Wali |
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Generally,
a Wali must be
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Ada'lah,
that is a Muslim who adheres to the Islamic teachings
and is not constantly committing acts against
the law of Islam; |
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of sane mind; |
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have
attained the age of puberty. |
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| What is the role of the Wali? |
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| The Wali must consent to
the marriage. The Wali must accompany the bride when she makes her registration
at the Registry. |
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The role that a Wali
plays in your marriage is of great importance. Hence, a Wali, who is found not
to be lawful for the solemnization may render a marriage null and void. The
consequence of an annulment is undesirable from both the Syariah and civil point
of view. For one, the legality of the child that will be borne from the intended
marriage that the couple is undergoing is dubious and this will have a bearing
on future inheritance matters. Click here to check if your Wali is lawful.
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In
any event the Wali's consent is falsely declared,
the Registry has the right to reject this marriage
application and all bookings made in lieu to
this application will be cancelled. |
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What happens if my Wali cannot be present for my solemnization (for foreign brides)? |
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In the event if your Wali is unable to be present for your solemnization,
please ensure that you provide the Registry with a letter of consent
and
a letter of authorisation. Please note that the letter of consent must be
signed before a commissioner for oaths, whereas, the letter of authorisation
must be pronounced and signed in the presence of a religious official. |
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