Golden Child or 'Siri-zed' Child?

One of the biggest dilemmas in unregistered marriage is the legal status of children born from the marriage.

These children, although born from the love of their parents, often do not receive proper legal recognition. Like golden children who lose their shine, they grow up with an unclear status, making them vulnerable to various discrimination and legal difficulties.

Some parents may argue that their children are still legitimate religiously, but when it comes to civil rights—such as birth certificates, inheritance rights, and access to education—the state cannot simply rely on documents from local religious officials.

As a result, these children have to face a harsh reality, where their basic rights are ignored simply because their parents chose unregistered marriage. In the end, who really benefits from this situation?

Two Sides of the Same Coin or Narrow Escape?

Unregistered marriage and polygamy often go hand in hand, like two sides of the same coin. Many men use unregistered marriage as a way to legitimize polygamy without having to bother asking for the first wife's permission.

With the guise of "religiously legitimate," they feel they have obtained a license to add a wife without the risk of being punished by the state.

However, if we delve deeper, this unregistered marriage is more like a cheat code in a game—it looks fun and profitable at first, but it can lead to a game over, especially for the women involved.

Their rights are often violated, not recognized by law, and they have to live in the shadow of uncertainty.