Nikah (Islamic Marriage)
In Islam, marriage or Nikah is viewed as an essential and sacred union between a Man and a Woman that fulfils half of one’s religious obligations. In Quran, a very well-known passage stated as follows:
“And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquillity in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed, in that are signs for a people who give thought” (Surah Al-Rum, Verse 21)
Marriage in Islam is often referred to in a poetic manner describing the love and mutual rights that exist between men and women. Islam puts a strong emphasis on mutual love and respect between a husband and wife. Men are also specifically commanded to treat their wives with kindness and respect. The Prophet Muhammad is reported to have said: “The most perfect in faith amongst believers is he who is best in manners and kindest to his wife”.
Our Proof of Nikah services been designed for anyone who requires Proof of a Nikah/
Islamic Marriage certificate in the United Kingdom (UK). We need the Husband, the Wife
and two Male Muslim witnesses to come together when signing the Proof of Nikah
Certificate as the signing will be done in front of a Sheikh.
A) Nikah Procedure
- Full online application form is filled and submitted in full.
- The Nikah must be between a Muslim man and a believing woman.
- Both Bride and Groom must be present in person on the Nikah day. Both of them must provide their valid ID documents.
- The Bride’s Wali (Guardian) and two adult male Muslim witnesses must be present in person on the day of Nikah. All must provide their valid ID documents.
- If the Bride and Groom have been married before, a Divorce Certificate must be provided.
- If the Groom is a Muslim Convert, a proof of Shahadah Certificate must be provided. Kindly speak to the office if this the Groom is unable to provide the Shahadah Certificate.
- Kindly ensure that the Nikah Appointment must be booked at least 1 week in advance to avoid any disappointments.
- Kindly take note that we only do Islamic Marriage. To have your marriage to be legally recognized under the UK Law or in your home country, we strongly advise you to register your Nikah in the Registry Office/ Embassy.
- Kindly take note we are not able to do any polygamous nikah.
*Please note if the above requirements cannot be met, MIC reserves the right to refuse to perform the Nikah.
B) Proof of Nikah Procedure
- Full online application form is filled and submitted in full.
- A payment link will be given to you after we processed your application.
- Once the payment has been made, we will arrange the first appointment for your session.
- We need the Husband, the Wife and two Male Muslim witnesses to come together when
signing the Proof of Nikah Certificate.
C) Documents Required
- Photo ID and Proof of Address for the Groom
- Photo ID and Proof of Address for the Bride
- Photo ID for the Wali (Father/Guardian)
- Photo ID for 2 Muslim male adult witnesses.
- Shahadah Certificate-if the Groom is a Muslim Convert.
- Divorce Certificate-if the Bride and Groom have been married before.
D) Fee
- The fee for the Nikah is £150 and this includes the issue of the Nikah Certificates in English.
- If you require an Arabic Certificate, there is an extra charge of £25.
- If you are bringing more than 15 guests, we would need to book a bigger hall.
- If you would like to have your Nikah outside Didsbury Mosque (i.e at home, event halls), there is an extra charge of £100. However, this service is subject to the Imam’s availability.
E) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How soon can I book for my Nikah?
A: We appreciate if you could let us have one (1) week notice in advance to avoid any disappointment.
Q: I am already married and this will be my second marriage. Can I proceed with the Nikah?
A: No. We do not do polygamous marriage.
Q: My Wali/Guardian is no longer around/not in contact with me and this is my first marriage. Can I proceed with the Nikah?
A: We will require you to provide your other Male Muslim relative/siblings to be your Wali. If you do not have anyone, we will do online meeting and speak to you before agreeing to proceed with your Nikah.
Q: I have done my Nikah at home and I do not have Nikah Certificate, can I apply for
the Proof of Nikah?
A: Yes, you may.
Q: I do not have any witnesses. What should I do?
A: For Proof of Nikah Service, it is essential that you provide your own witnesses.