MJC STATEMENT: The Muslim Judicial Council (SA) hereby wishes to state that the official graduation of 117 Muslim Marriage Officers has been taken out of context by the Media. The statement that with the graduation of the Muslim Marriage Officers legalizes Muslim marriages is not correct. We wish to rectify any incorrect perception created through the graduation of the Muslim Marriage Officers or media reporting that current formula used by Imams to conclude marriages is now legally recognised. The truth is that it is still not legally recognised. It is of utmost importance that the couple signs an Ante-Nuptial Contract (ANC) as approved by a religious authority before having their marriage solemnised by a Marriage Officer. The role of the Marriage Officers would then be to solemnise the marriage in terms of the Marriage Act of 1961 after the Nikah. The contract must be signed before a notary public. It must be stressed that there are no new laws in this regard that have been passed. The MJC as a founder member of United Ulama Council South Africa (UUCSA) clarifies and unequivocally states that we remain committed to the ongoing process of the recognition of the MPL under UUCSA directive. And by the appointment of the Marriage Officers this is work in progress towards recognition of MMB. We shall continue to engage our South African Government in this regard. The Muslim Judicial Council (SA) apologises for the confusion caused in this regard.
Posted on: Thu, 08 May 2014 06:33:33 +0000
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