What should a woman do in a non-Islamic state like South Africa if herhusband goes missing and his whereabouts are unknown?
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What should a woman do in a non-Islamic state like South Africa if herhusband goes missing and his whereabouts are unknown?
Answer
She must make an application to the Judicial committee of a competent Ulama body of her province for an annulment of her marriage. Following the procedures laid down by the Shari'ah, the committee will annul her marriage accordingly.
From Al Mahmood 10
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