Marriage

Islamic Marriage Ceremony

Nikaah (marriage) is a sacred social contract between bride and groom and is strongly encouraged in Islam. It is declared to be one half of a Muslim’s faith. In another narration, the Prophet Muhammad PBUH has been reported to have said;

Do not delay in three things:

• The offering of the obligatory prayer.
• The offering of the funeral prayer when the deceased’s body is present.
• The marriage of a woman when her suitable match is found.

There are a number of things to be taken into consideration before one can arrange a Nikah such as:

• Mutual consent from both the bride and groom for the Nikah (marriage).
• Two male adult witnesses who will be present at the Nikah.
• Mahr – The marriage-gift (Mahr) is a divine injunction.

The giving of mahr to the bride by the groom is an essential part of the contract and may be paid in cash, property or movable objects to the bride herself. The amount of mahr is not legally specified, however, moderation according to the existing social norm is recommended. The mahr may be paid immediately to the bride at the time of marriage, or deferred to a later date, or a combination of both. The deferred mahr however, falls due in case of death or divorce.

Marriage Solemnisation
Al Madina Jami Masjid offer only Islamic Nikah certificates for those who wish to get married under Islamic law.
Nikah will only be conducted after procedures are correctly followed.

Please see the documents required listed below:

• Documents are to be provided for the Bride, Groom, Representative of the Bride (Wali).
• 2 Male Witnesses: Proof of I.D. (Passport or Birth Certificate).
• Proof of Address (Drivers License/Bank Statement/Utility Bill).
• Divorce Deed (only applicable for prospective bride/groom that have been previously married).

If a prospective bride/groom is not a UK National, proof of visa and current status within the UK will need to be presented to office staff. Confirmation of the Nikkah booking may be dependent on a further check carried out by the Trustees.

All information provided MUST be true otherwise this invalidates the Nikkah.

Important Note: Al Madina Masjid will provide a Nikkah Certificate but is not registered to solemnize marriages in accordance with English Law. A Nikkah which is performed in the UK is not considered a valid marriage under English Law and as such provides no enforceable legal marital rights. This is important to note particularly in instances of marriage breakdown or death. For this reason, we encourage all our community to ensure a civil marriage is conducted in a register office in accordance with English Law and that this is carried out immediately before or after the Nikkah ceremony to preserve the enforceable rights of both parties.

If you have any queries or require further information, don’t hesitate to call us on +44 07510 836186 or using the contact form on “Contact Us” page.