I (Hindu) am in a relationship with a Muslim Girl since the past 5 years. My parents know the girl since 3 years and thankfully have accepted her whole heartedly without any religious bias. Now, they are in talks with her family about our marriage. The family has agreed to the Special Marriage Act (Court Marriage).
But the family being a little traditional is insisting on a ‘Nikaah’ at a Kazi's office immidiately after the Special Marriage Act Initially they were expecting me to legally convert myself by making an affidavit. But with much coaxing from our side as well as from the girl, they have finally agreed to not making the affidavit. They have reassured my family that there will be no legal conversion. Yet, they insist on having a Nikaah outside the court in the Kazi’s office, immediately after the special marriage.
What I need to know is, the following:
- What is the legal standing of such a Nikaah?
- Will I, then legally be a Hindu or a Muslim?
- Also, does the special marriage act become void after the Nikaah?
- Is it possible to have a Nikaah, just for their satisfaction, without me getting legally converted?
- Is it necessary to have an Arya Samaj marriage after the Nikaah from a legal point of view?
If some legal expert can help me in this situation, I would be really grateful.
