Invalid nikaah

Q:

1. A man says to a woman,’Did You marry Rahim?’ The woman replies,’Yes’ in front of many people. Does it mean they are married?

2. A man says to a woman, ’Are you marrying Rahim?’ The woman replies,’Yes’ in front of many people. Are Rahim and the woman married?

A:

1. No

2. No

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)