unfortunately we do need the green light from the kufar since we in a kaafir state. so when we build masjids & institutes we need their go ahead. as far as nikaah goes. are you talking about the MMB. well it comes as a result of poor taqwa not the ulama but the people. with this bill the law of Allah would be enforced in a judicial system. it comes as a result of muslims not following the laws laid down by Allah & as a result others are affected & they hide behind freedom of religion.