What is the legal status of an individual authorized by a ruler or judge to perform marriage (Tazwīj)?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

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Primary text

The ruling is the same for a Sultan or a judge who permits another person to contract a marriage. The authorized person stands in the place of the Sultan or judge for that specific action.