📜 Akad nikah · #48

What is tajdid nikah, and when is it needed?

Tajdid nikah means renewing the marriage contract between the same couple, usually because of doubt about the validity of the original contract.
For example, the wali used before was not qualified, the witnesses did not meet the conditions, or something happened that is feared to affect the marriage. Tajdid is not the same as rujuk (taking back) and does not erase the number of talaqs that have occurred. A new mahr is usually stated. If there is a possibility that a talaq has taken effect, the couple must go to the Syariah Court for confirmation first, not merely do a tajdid. Consult the state religious affairs office. See Marriage contract.

Sources

Surah al-Baqarah 2:229Surah al-Baqarah 2:232

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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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