Generally speaking, the marriage of two people requires both parties to be physically present. However, in exceptional circumstances, it is possible to use a power of attorney, subject to the approval of the family court judge. This authorisation is granted in specific situations which prevent one of the parties from entering into the marriage in person.

The document must bear the notarised signature of the person concerned. It must also specify the name of the other party, a description of them and details of their identity, including any information deemed relevant. The amount of the ‘Sadaq’ must be stated, specifying any payments to be made in advance or at a later date. The person concerned has the right to set out the terms they wish to include in the deed, as well as those of the other party which they have accepted.

The representative, for their part, must meet the regulatory conditions that confer this status upon them (an adult with full legal capacity). Where they are appointed by the matrimonial guardian (wali), they must also meet the criteria required for guardianship.

• ADOULAIRE DECLARATION OF CONVERSION TO ISLAM
• CERTIFICATE OF CUSTOM (FOR MARRIAGE)
• OBTAINING AN ADOULAIRE MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE FROM THE CONSULAR SERVICES
• REGISTRATION OF A CIVIL MARRIAGE WITH THE CONSULAR SERVICES
• ISHHAD MOULHAQ
• DIVORCE