Muslims in the UK or Australia: is a mosque nikah enough without civil registration?

Under Syariah, a marriage that meets its pillars is valid, but under the law of that country, a religious marriage alone is often not recognised as a valid marriage. In England and Wales, for example, a mosque marriage not registered civilly may be treated as a non-marriage. As a result the wife has no right to claim property on divorce, no automatic right of inheritance, and difficulty proving her status for a visa. It is therefore strongly encouraged to complete civil registration alongside the nikah. A second marriage cannot be registered in Western countries because bigamy is a crime; do not take the route of a secret marriage. See Muslim minorities.