1. What is meant by the phrase "If the declaration of marriage has taken place in such a way as to avoid the pitfalls of not declaring it, then that is sufficient" in Fatwa No. 62831? 2. Is it permissible for a new Muslim to authorize one of the bride's relatives via phone or message to complete the marriage, knowing that he resides in another country? 3. Is it a condition for Islam to be declared in writing and in a mosque?

If the marriage contract (nikah) is concluded with a guardian (wali), witnesses, offer (ijab), and acceptance (qabul), and both spouses are free from impediments, then the marriage is valid. Publicizing the marriage is not a condition for its validity, nor is it a condition for the new Muslim husband to declare his Islam. Nevertheless, publicizing the marriage is legally required to avoid the pitfalls resulting from its concealment. And for achieving this publicity, witnesses suffice; feasts are not necessary.

It is permissible for a man to appoint the wife's brother or another of her guardians as an agent (wakil) for the marriage contract, provided that this agent is not the guardian who is responsible for marrying her off. This is because one person cannot be in charge of both parties of the contract, except in exceptional cases like that of the grandfather. Also, the agency contract via phone is valid according to the opinion of a group of scholars and jurisprudential councils.

It should be noted that the agency contract for marriage differs from the marriage contract itself. The marriage contract itself cannot be concluded through modern communication methods, as decided by the Fiqh Council.