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Community Question Bank
Find answers to frequently asked questions from the Nyaaya community on various legal issues.
I am a Muslim girl, can I get married to a Christian boy?
Under Muslim law, only a Muslim man can marry a Christian woman or a woman from any other religion. This is not the case for a Muslim woman, as she cannot marry a Christian Man or a man from any other religion. If she does, then she will not be considered a Muslim anymore.
However, now two people who are from different religions can marry and register under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. Read more on our explainer on Special Marriage.
I am a 16 year old Muslim girl. Can I get married?
Under Muslim law, if a girl has attained puberty (15 years) then she can get married. So, a girl of 16 years old who has attained puberty can get married.