🧭 Serantau & Timur Tengah · #42
What is an 'urfi marriage in Egypt? Is it safe for Malaysian students?
An 'urfi marriage is an unregistered marriage, and it undermines the wife's rights and the confirmation of the child's lineage — do not get involved. In Egypt, the official contract is concluded by a ma'dhun under the Ministry of Justice, and for a married man, the ma'dhun must notify the existing wife (article 11 bis of Law 25/1929). Avoiding this process with an unregistered marriage makes it hard for the wife to claim maintenance and other rights. On the Malaysian side, a marriage abroad by a Muslim domiciled in Malaysia must be registered in their state within the period set by the Enactment, and documents must be endorsed through the Malaysian Embassy. A contract without a valid wali also risks not being recognised. See Middle East and cross-border marriage.
Sumber
Egyptian Law 25/1929, article 11 bisSunan Abu Dawud 2085 (sahih)