Introduction ‘Betrothal’ or ‘khitbah’ is an agreement between a man and a woman to marry. It occurs when the proposal a man makes to a woman, either personally or through an intermediary, is accepted. Betrothal is not a marriage contract.…
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Legal Aspects of Betrothal: Requirements, Breach, and Remedies for Non-Muslim (1)
Introduction A promise to marry, also known as betrothal, is an agreement between two parties to get married sometime in the future. While there are generally no specific legal provisions governing the promises to marry in Malaysia, the principles under…