.... Several statements from mosques distancing themselves from the actions of various Imams were included in the programme. These became cumulatively unconvincing (though of course some of them at least may be sincere).
For example, an assertion that one mosque could prove no such marriages had taken place seems meaningless, given that it is easy enough to perform a marriage secretly, and keep no record.
One Imam, Shahid Akhtar from Birmingham, explained that no formal record would be made and said ‘I’ve spoken to everyone, what happens, and that’s how they do it’, implying that these unofficial marriages are not so uncommon. [Harry’s Place] Read more
