📜 Akad nikah · #126
My fiancé is a convert (mualaf) and is not yet circumcised. Is our akad nikah valid?
Yes; circumcision is not a condition of a valid marriage. The akad is valid when its pillars are complete: the bride and groom, the wali, two witnesses and the ijab and qabul. Even so, in the Shafi'i madhhab circumcision is obligatory for men. Encourage him to do it wisely and without frightening pressure, especially if he has only recently embraced Islam. Discuss a suitable time with a doctor, as the recovery period needs to be factored into the wedding plans. The state Islamic religious office or the convert (mualaf) dakwah unit can help with guidance and costs. See marriage and converts.