The Messenger of Allah, ﷺ said:
“When a man marries, he has fulfilled half of the ‘deen’; so, let him fear Allah regarding the remaining half.”
Hadith (Al-Tirmidhi)
How Do I Book a Nikah Ceremony?
You may contact us via the Bookings Form, or alternatively, you may reach out to us on one of the contact numbers listed on the website.
What is a Mahr?
The Mahr, a prophetic tradition, is a gift that is given by the husband to the bride which becomes her sole property and cannot be taken back.
What documentation is required for the Nikah ceremony to take place?
Proof of ID (Passport or Driving License) of the Bride, Groom as well as witnesses must be submitted prior to the Nikah ceremony.
How many witnesses are needed for the Nikah Ceremony?
According to Islamic law, a minimum of 2 male witnesses are necessary for a valid Nikah, or alternatively, 2 female and 1 male witness.
Is the Nikah Certificate a legal document?
What is a Wali?
The Wali is a male guardian, usually a father or otherwise a brother or paternal uncle, whose role it is to ensure that the marriage the bride is entering upon is in her best interests and that the marriage contract ensures that she be treated fairly.
What is a Wakil?
In the event that the bride does not have a Wali, a Wakil can be appointed as a representative or a Trustee to receive her consent of marriage. As an example, if someone is a revert, they can choose for the Imam to be the Wakil.
What language will the Nikah ceremony be conducted in?
The majority of the ceremony will be spoken in English and/or Afrikaans. The formal parts of the ceremony that need to be said in Arabic will also be translated into English by the Imam to ensure the bride, groom as well as guests have a full understanding of the proceedings.
Can a Muslim woman marry a non-Muslim man?
No.
Is same sex marriage allowed in Islam?
No. A legitimate Nikah is a contract between a Man and Woman only.
What happens during the Nikah Ceremony?
The Nikah ceremony will begin with a Qur’an recitation.
The ceremony will then continue with a short talk by the Imam on the significance of marriage in Islam with citations made from the Qur’an and Hadith.
The Imam will then proceed to give a Khutbah as given by the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) when he conducted Nikah ceremonies.[1]
The Ijab (proposal of marriage) and qabul (acceptance of marriage) will then be made between the groom and the Wali or Bride.
The couple have officially entered upon wedlock according to Islamic Law and the Imam will then make a dua to conclude the ceremony.
Once the ceremony has concluded, the Nikah certificate will be signed by the Bride, Groom, Imam & witnesses