JazakAllah Khair. You must make an oath or allegiance. You have a choice of this. However the pledge is a must for both. That's what i understood from that information that they are 2 separate things.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...p-ceremonies-guidance-notes-english-and-welsh this should be useful, make a pledge not an oath of allegience
Salaam all. Another potential issue a number of us could be facing or have already faced. I have just applied for British citizenship for my wife and the process involves a citizenship ceremony. In the ceremony from what I have read must say either of the following: The affirmation of allegiance I (name) do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that on becoming a British citizen, I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, her Heirs and Successors, according to law. I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and respect its rights and freedoms. I will uphold its democratic values. I will observe its laws faithfully and fulfil my duties and obligations as a British citizen. The oath of allegiance I (name) swear by almighty God that on becoming a British citizen, I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, her Heirs and Successors, according to the law. I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and respect its rights and freedoms. I will uphold its democratic values. I will observe its laws faithfully and fulfil my duties and obligations as a British citizen My question would be would this allegiance be allowed? Would the respected Ulema who have chosen to reside in the UK have followed this process? JazakAllah Khair