My fiance is a convert and we are planning to get married,but was told that he needs to have an Islam convert certificate for our marriage here. He converted months ago in America. Where does he need to go to get the cert? Or maybe is there a way for him not to have the cert and still continue with our marriage here?
I knw that under the Islamic Law there isnt such a thing ..but was wondering why does Singapore made it as a compulsory thing?
Anyone with experience on this or know anyone that has gone through it..do share it with me :)
Just want to know the procedures that he needs to go through.
Thanks in advance!
salam leogirl
yes he needs that if u r going to marry him under the islamic law in singapore. This is to protect u under shariah law.
Singapore made it compulsory for the sake of muslims in singapore. Getting certified is to give assurance to the muslim society that u really indeed converted to islam. Anyway, Allah(swt) knows best.
There is a bit of explanation here. leogirl, your views are not wrong firstly. And it must understand that in living in Singapore, where sometimes you cant tell whether you are a Muslim or not in public (when you are a convert and not local especially), the government decides the best way to identify a person's belief is when an approval and record is achieved from the local Muslim religious council, which is MUIS.
This also may prevent other complex factors such as cases of forced conversion (if any), death and burial issues, divorce and marital issues (since here Islamic law is adhered separately) . By administering through local, the Muslim council would have less difficulty providing the attention should cases arises (though we seek refuge from those in prayer, God-willing).
It does proved difficulty for your and your future hubby part, but I hope you understand the need for administration and feasibility for records and governing quite a large Muslim community in Singapore, most especially in recent years where there are both foreigners and locals Muslims in Singapore.
Hope my reason does not lead to loss of your confidence in the way our country and Muslims lived and work. We have weaknesses and mistakes no doubt, but there are bigger things you do have to plan ahead; marriage and family in the future :)
Salaam and may Allah give guidance and peace in our hearts and lives.
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