We can conduct a Muslim marriage ceremony (Nikah) at our centre for you.

Nikah is a great blessing and worship. In Sharia law Nikah viewed as a contract by both parties agree to live as husband and wife in accordance with the Quran, and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad. 

According to Islam, both man and woman have rights over each other when they enter into a contract . Ensure you are ready for your Nikah and fully aware of the consequences and responsibilities of Nikah. 

Registering your Marriage under UK law

Conducting a Nikah does NOT constitute a Civil Marriage. Thus, it is very important that you register civil marriage with your local registrar office, following the Nikah.

Under UK law, couples who are only in a Nikah and without civil marriage are generally considered to be co-habiting. They do not have the same enforceable rights as couples in a civil marriage Couples in a civil marriage will have rights that are enforceable under UK law with regards to pensions, benefits or in the event of a dispute, separation, inheritance estate etc. We encourage you to read up on this and to register your marriage.

Mahr (Dowry)

One of the essential elements of a Nikah is that the man agrees to pay the woman a dowry. The dowry is not a gift, and is a mandatory requirement for all men whereby an amount of money or possessions with monetary value is paid to the woman at the time of Nikah ceremony or later in the future for her exclusive use.

Documents requirement

• Each partner must present two forms of identification, one with a photo (e.g. UK driving license or passport) and one with a UK permanent address (e.g. Utilities bill or Bank statement with dated within the last four months). It is your responsibility to produce the original documents.
• Birth Certificates – For each partner. If names have changed the Original copy of the Deed Poll.
• Divorcees – Decree Absolute & Talaq Documents in accordance with Sharia.
• Widow/Widower – Former spouses death certificate.
• Two male witnesses of good character MUST be present at the time of Nikah. It is vital that the witness reliable, easily-traceable, unbiased witnesses to the Nikah. We will not provide any witnesses.
• If one or both partners are converts to Islam, a letter or certificate is required from the person who conducted their Shahada.
• Original civil marriage certificate (if available)

All of the documents listed above must be original documents and a photocopy of each document for mosque to retain. These documents must be produced before the Nikah.