{"_id":"6844c983b9d18a8e26d3582c","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What are the conditions for an online nikkah to be valid?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is an online nikkah valid (with the consent of the bride, groom, and the bride’s wali)? Are long distance couples who want to get married encouraged to do an online nikkah so they can be together? How would a spouse fulfill their obligations towards each other in this regard? Can some obligations be forgiven due to circumstances?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"For a valid nikah (marriage contract), the essential parties must either be physically present or assign a proxy (wakil) who is physically present at the time and place of the contract. The groom, the bride’s guardian (wali), and the two witnesses must all be present in person, either directly or through their appointed representatives.\\n\\nIf either the groom or the wali is unable to attend in person, they must formally authorize a proxy who will be present with the witnesses at the contractual setting. \\n\\nP.S. The rest of the question requires further clarification. 🤔😵‍💫\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe10b76658b4c2327dc","tag":"Marriage: Other","count":62},{"_id":"66df527b6df6cc867de7a6d3","tag":"Marriage: Contract","count":11}],"createdOn":"2025-06-07T23:21:39.788Z"}