21/05/2026
What happens when faith, culture, marriage, and Australian law collide?
In this thought-provoking article, lawyer Majed Kheir explores the realities facing Muslim families in Australia. From nikah and mahr to de facto relationships, financial contributions, divorce, maintenance, and the growing tension between Islamic expectations and Australian family law.
Drawing on 25 years of legal experience, this article opens an honest conversation about justice, responsibility, fairness, and the challenges of modern Muslim marriage in Australia.
Whether you agree or disagree, these are important discussions our community cannot afford to avoid.
Islamic Marriage in Australia: Between Faith, Law and Financial Reality
An article by Majed Kheir (Senior Partner at Kheir Lawyers) By way of background, I write this article from the perspective of an Australian lawyer with 25 years of legal experience dealing with disputes involving family relationships, property, financial arrangements and matrimonial breakdowns, inc