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ArticlesOfTheIslamicFaithByGhazali, page : 232
but upon his marriage he came to accept Islam in his
heart; would he be required to repeat the marriage contract
again? These questions are controversial and leave room for
different opinions.
Thus it may be said that the decisions of this world, whether
they are clear or hidden, depend upon the express confession
of Islam.
It may also be said that, in so far as they pertain to the individual
in his relationship to other men, these decisions depend
upon the outward confession of Islam, because the heart
of the individual is not known to others besides himself and
Allah. The more correct position, and Allah knows best, is
that it is unlawful for that person to receive the inheritance
of his deceased relative, and that he must repeat the marriage
heart; would he be required to repeat the marriage contract
again? These questions are controversial and leave room for
different opinions.
Thus it may be said that the decisions of this world, whether
they are clear or hidden, depend upon the express confession
of Islam.
It may also be said that, in so far as they pertain to the individual
in his relationship to other men, these decisions depend
upon the outward confession of Islam, because the heart
of the individual is not known to others besides himself and
Allah. The more correct position, and Allah knows best, is
that it is unlawful for that person to receive the inheritance
of his deceased relative, and that he must repeat the marriage