I wanted to know if it is permissible to conduct a Nikkah verbally over the telephone.. by phoning 2male witnesses whilst the girl is with me
Question
I wanted to know if it is permissible to conduct a Nikkah verbally over the telephone.. by phoning 2male witnesses whilst the girl is with me, also speaking to them&giving permission4 Nikkah. Is this valid
Answer
No, such a Nikah is not valid.
The physical presence of the witnesses at the time of the Nikah is conditional for the validity of the Nikah.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
FATWA DEPT.
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