Feed Drop: The Nikkah Loophole, from More Muslim
About this episode
The episode explores the legal complexities surrounding Muslim marriages through the personal journey of reporter Tanita Rahmani.
Sharing a special episode this week from the More Muslim podcast. Reporter Tanita Rahmani realizes a small detail—blue ink instead of black on a marriage contract—means her marriage was never legally registered. That revelation sends her on a personal and investigative journey into the legal gray zone where many Muslim marriages exist: recognized by faith, but invisible to the law. From overlooked paperwork in New York to courtroom battles in the UK, this episode unpacks what happens when a nikkah isn’t enough, and asks: who decides if a marriage is a marriage? You can hear other episodes of More Muslim at moremuslim.org You can connect with Saadia on IG @itssaadiak Email:saadia@immigrantlypod.com Immigrantly Podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com BOYOT (Belong On Your Own Terms) is the next step. It’s our new app, designed to help you think through identity, culture, ambition, relationships, and the stories we carry with guided reflections, prompts, and frameworks developed over years…
People in this episode
Host: Saadia Khan
Guest: Tanita Rahmani
Topics covered
- marriage
- legal issues
- Muslim culture
- personal journey
- investigative reporting
Keywords
- nikkah
- marriage contract
- legal registration
- Muslim marriages
- investigation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: More Muslim, Immigrantly Media
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