Editorial Guidelines

Biyah Resources exists to give British Bangladeshis and the wider Bangladeshi Muslim diaspora practical, honest guidance on marriage — not to act as a religious authority. Here's how we approach that, and where our content's limits are.

Who writes this content

Resource articles are researched and written by the Biyah team, drawing on established, publicly available references and, where relevant, the lived experience of the community Biyah serves. Articles are attributed to the Biyah team rather than an individual, unless a named contributor has specifically written or reviewed a piece.

How we handle Islamic content

Biyah is a matrimonial platform, not a religious authority, and we don't issue rulings. For uncontested basics — for example, that a nikah requires mutual consent, or that mahr is obligatory — we state them directly with general reference to their basis in Islamic teaching. Where scholarly opinion genuinely differs between schools of thought, we say so explicitly ("many scholars hold... while others...") rather than presenting one view as definitive.

Content that touches nikah requirements, mahr, wali, or similar topics is written as general information to help readers ask the right questions — not as a substitute for guidance from a qualified local imam or scholar, particularly for anything specific to your own circumstances. We say this explicitly wherever it's relevant, not just here.

How we handle cultural content

Bengali cultural traditions (wedding customs, family expectations, regional practice) are presented as culture, not religious requirement, and we try to be explicit about that distinction wherever the two could be confused — dowry versus mahr being the clearest example.

How we handle legal content

Where articles touch UK law — for example, whether a nikah is legally recognised — we present general information and are explicit that it isn't legal advice. Anyone whose own situation depends on the detail should speak to a qualified solicitor.

Keeping content current

Resource pages are reviewed periodically, particularly where law, practice, or community feedback suggests something needs updating. If you spot something inaccurate or out of date, let us know and we'll look into it.