English woman marrying Moroccan man - proof of religion certificate?

maybe go to the  church  and ask the priest

@mishiii this is not a helpful reply. if it was that easy i wont be on here asking for advice from people who could potentially know the answer

That person isn’t wrong. Do you belong to a church? You would go to the church and ask for a letter stating you are a member and are a Christian.

Since for him to marry you, you have to be a woman of one of the religions, Christian, Jewish or Catholic.

@esm1

I'm not an expert but maybe a baptism or Confirmation certificate. Or something from your priest

hello

are you baptised?

I just went to my church were I was baptised and they gave me the certificate

@Celia Nogueira hello yes i was but I live extremely far away from that place now. Are you British? If so were you aboe to do this in one day?

I'm not British I'm portugueses

i live in Uk

i just sent an email asking for the certificate i paid and the church sent it to me.

try to email the church and ask for it.

@Celia Nogueira i live very far from the church i was christened in and they dont have a phone number or email address. im having trouble with it

Hi there

I just want to find out about this because I'm also in the process of marrying a morrocan man but nowhere in the process or online has anyone mentioned that I need to prove that I have any sort of religion. Are you saying that I'm only allowed to marry a Moroccan man if I am part of an abrahamic religion?

Despite being brought up as a Christian my mother actually never christened us because she wanted us to make her own decision when we were old enough and by that time I decided not to is this going to be a problem?

@esm1

the only think that cones to my mind is writte to the church and post a letter and ask for it

@esm1 im sorry to break it to you but no one can give you a certificate of religion apart from the place where you would go to worship

@Lysa Drew thank you for elaborating on my response for people to better understand i just assumed it was self explanatory but clearly not!

@Celina963 yes i believe you must be Christian Muslim or Jewish

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Hi i did this in November and the adoul just wanted me to hand write a letter confirming my religion and signing it. i did not need to go to a church or get a certificate. if you speak to your Adoul they can confirm for you if a hand written letter is sufficient as it can vary depending on which city you are getting married. i hope that helps.

Hi everyone, I married my husband 5 years ago and although I had worried about this, it was never required I just had to sign some forms stating I was Christian and that we were celibate.

All the other documents were needed though.

When an English woman plans to marry a Moroccan man, there's no explicit requirement to show proof of her religion as part of the marriage process. However, it's important to note that the marriage procedures and required documents can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the city in Morocco where the marriage will take place. (this is only for a non muslim Male who must show proof of religion - have to revert to islam but this does not apply to women)

Generally, for an English woman marrying a Moroccan man, the required documents include a birth certificate, a police certificate from the home country, proof of income or employment, and, if applicable, a divorce certificate. In the case of non-Muslim males marrying in Morocco, conversion to Islam is a requirement, and they must provide a certificate of conversion. All documents must be correctly prepared and translated into Arabic by Moroccan court-approved translators.

It's also essential to understand that the marriage process involves various steps and interactions with local authorities, such as obtaining an affidavit of nationality and a certificate of capacity to marry from your embassy in Morocco, as well as completing health checks and securing a Moroccan criminal record clearance. In some cases, an Adoul (Islamic Notary) may officiate the marriage, and it's advisable to work closely with them to understand all necessary requirements.

Culturally, Morocco is known for its "live and let live" policy regarding religion. Marrying outside of Islam isn't taboo, and spouses are typically allowed to practice their faith privately. However, it's important to discuss religious practices and expectations with your partner beforehand, especially if planning to have children, as these discussions can be crucial for a harmonious life together in Morocco.

In summary, while proof of religion is not explicitly required for an English woman marrying a Moroccan man, understanding the complete set of requirements and preparing for the marriage process is crucial. It's recommended to seek guidance from the local Adoul’s office or the relevant embassy to get tailored advice based on your specific situation.

Hope that helps.

Arif Esa

@esm1 you need your confirmation or baptism certificate from your church

    When an English woman plans to marry a Moroccan man, there's no explicit requirement to show proof of her religion as part of the marriage process.

Well, that's not exactly true. The woman must belong to a monotheist religion (Judaism or Christianity) and it is required from the adul that he checks that, because if he does not, the marriage is forbidden.

In many cases, this proof of religion can be only a sworn declaration from the bride, but, as you say, in Morocco things can vary, and some aduls can require a written proof like a baptism certificate or, for a jewish woman a certificate of Jewishness from her father or a certificate from the rabbi of her synagogue...

if you are not baptised then the easiest way is to convert to Islam. Because if you are not baptised, baptism takes 6 months. you should go to church, etc.........

@mishiii I'm not British, I'm from the US but also had to provide this. I made a statement to a notary that I was a Christian. Then it needed to be translated. I believe that was the only document that needed to be translated into French.  That was almost 11 years ago. Good luck!

@GuestPoster22011 you make a big mistake to get married with him as soon as he has regular paper to live with you your relation eill be fisnish believe me they are all like this in this kind of relation

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Bhavna

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