Code of Muslim Personal Laws

Article 176

(1) Registration of a person's conversion to Islam shall constitute a prima facie proof that he professes Islam. (2) Whoever disputes the profession or renunciation of Islam by any person shall have the burden of proving the contrary.

Article 177

No conversion of a minor below the age of eighteen years shall be registered by the District or Circuit Registrar without the written consent or permission of the parents or guardian, except when such minor has been emancipated from parental authority in accordance with law.

Article 178

The conversion of non-Muslim spouses to Islam shall have the legal effect of ratifying their marriage as if the same had been performed in accordance with the provisions of this Code or Muslim law, provided that there is no legal impediment to the marriage under Muslim law.

Article 179

The change of religion by a Muslim shall not have the effect of extinguishing any obligation or liability whatsoever incurred prior to said change.