Is a subsequent marriage valid if the woman has not separated from a preceding, invalid marriage?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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Primary text

If a woman is married to a second man before separation from the first invalid marriage, the second contract is also invalid. She cannot marry a third until the first two contracts are dissolved by divorce or annulment.