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What is a Wali?

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A Wali is a person who is responsible for the bride's life before she is married. As a Wali, it is his duty to ensure that the groom-to-be is a reliable and a trustworthy person, who will continue to carry on the Wali's role and responsibility towards the bride-to-be after her marriage. A Wali is only required for the bride-to-be. The Wali must accompany the bride to ROMM for the verification of documents and statutory declaration, and Wali's consent is required for the solemnisation to proceed. In the event when there are issues in getting Wali's consent, couples need to come down to ROMM after filing their application. ROMM officers will then explain the processes involved in such cases. A Wali, who is found not to be lawful for the solemnisation may render a marriage null and void. The consequence of an annulment is undesirable from both the Syariah and civil point of view. For one, the legality of the child that will be borne from the intended marriage that the couple is undergoing is dubious and this will have a bearing on future inheritance matters. In any event the Wali's consent is falsely declared, the Registry has the right to reject a marriage application and all bookings made in lieu to this application will be cancelled.

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Muslim MarriageWali & Witness for solemnisation

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