Is common-law marriage valid if it takes place without a guardian for the woman, with the children as witnesses, and with their delayed signing of the contract, and with the husband's declaration?
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Marriage is one of Allah's signs. Allah described it as a solemn covenant. For its validity, the presence of a guardian (wali) and witnesses is required. The aforementioned marriage is invalid due to the absence of a guardian and witnesses; it must be annulled. The child is attributed to his father due to the doubt (). The contract can be renewed validly with the guardian's permission and the presence of witnesses.
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