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How is a marriage registered in Saudi Arabia? What is Najiz?

Every contract must be registered (Article 8) and conducted by a ma'dhun (licensed marriage officiant) under the Ministry of Justice. Najiz (najiz.sa) is the ministry's e-services portal for booking a ma'dhun, obtaining an electronic contract, documenting talaq and filing family cases. The standard contract records the amount of the mahr and has space for conditions, and the wife has the right to receive a copy. After the contract, the marriage is recorded in the Ministry of Interior's civil status register; since the 2019 amendments a woman can register the marriage herself (check the details). Keep a copy of the contract from Najiz and any foreign marriage approval letter — they are needed for re-registration in Malaysia. See Saudi Arabia.

Sources

Saudi Personal Status Law 2022, Article 8

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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