Razvi said that this marriage cannot be valid according to Islamic principles. Because for a valid marriage according to Sharia, both parties have to be Muslims. He pointed out that although Omar Abdullah is a Muslim, Nidhi Razdan is not a Muslim, so their marriage is not acceptable from an Islamic point of view. In this regard, he said that Omar Abdullah should have confirmed whether Nidhi Razdan has converted to Islam or not before the Nikah (marriage). All India Muslim Jamaat president Razvi also said that if Nidhi Razdan had converted to Islam and they had tied the knot according to Islamic customs, then the marriage could have been considered valid according to Sharia.
Why did the religious leader declare the marriage invalid?
Explaining his position, Razvi said that there are specific rules and conditions for marriage in Islam. One of which is that both the bride and groom must be Muslims. He said, "If neither of them is a Muslim, then the marriage cannot be considered valid." Thus, he raised his objection to Omar and Nidhi's marriage. Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi also argued that Omar Abdullah should have confirmed Nidhi Razdan's conversion to Islam before the wedding. Since this condition was not met, he called their union 'najaeez' (illegal) according to Islamic principles.
Religious rules and legal validity
Rajvi's comments after the couple's wedding announcement brought up the issue of religious beliefs and personal freedom. However, her statement is largely a reflection of her own interpretation of Islamic religious principles. The legal validity of a marriage in India is determined by customary law. It cannot be decided solely on the basis of a religious fatwa.