Is the civil marriage that took place in Cyprus between a Syrian young man and a German Muslim girl, in the presence of two witnesses (a man and a woman), permissible or forbidden? And are the days they spent together permissible or forbidden? And is the pregnancy legitimate? And what is the religious ruling on abortion after the pregnancy has exceeded one month?
Aborting a fetus is not permissible. If a marriage was not conducted with a guardian (wali) and two just witnesses, it is invalid and must be annulled. The child is attributed to the father in disputed marriages. The marriage must be renewed in a Shari'ah-compliant manner. It is recommended to approach Islamic centers and to consult scholars ("people of remembrance") before taking action.
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