All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 4-IV Previous Year Question Papers with Answers

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17.

A Sunni Muslim marries with Kitabya girl, the marriage is :

A: Valid
B: Void
C: Irregular
D: None of these

The answer is: A

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Explanation

The correct option is:

A: Valid

Explanation:

Under Muslim Sharia Law, a Sunni male can marry a Muslim female (of any sect) or a Kitabia, i.e., a woman who believes in a revealed religion possessing a Divine Book viz Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Marriage with the Kitabia is valid under the Sunni Law. However, he cannot marry an idolatress or a fire-worshiper.

Therefore, the correct option is A: Valid.

In summary, according to Muslim Sharia Law, a Sunni Muslim male can marry a Muslim female or a Kitabia. Marriage with the Kitabia is valid under the Sunni Law.