Nikah Services

---

Jimia provides Nikah Services . It is important to read following information to make your marriage legal.

What is a Nikah? 

The Nikah is the Islamic way of marriage and a sacred and solemn social contract made between bride and groom. It is equivalent to marriage in English.

What is required to be Islamically married? 

A Nikah must be performed between the bride and groom in order to be Islamically married.

Who performs the Nikah? 

The Nikah is performed by Imam.

Does my Nikah mean I am legally married? 

No. The Nikah ceremony means you are Islamically married. You are not legally married until you obtain a marriage license from your local government, or go through the dedicated processes your local government has in place to legally marry its residents.

How do I book our services?

Please fill out the forms below.

As the bride, do I need a Wali (guardian)? 

Yes. We suggest that both the father or brother of the groom and bride be present.

Do I need a marriage license prior to the Nikah?

Yes. You must bring a marriage license from your local town clerk otherwise the Nikah will not be conducted.

1 Mutual agreement to marry between the bride and groom (Ijab-wa-Qubul).

2 Two sane adult male witnesses.

3 Dowry (mahr) to be paid by the groom to the bride.

4 Guardian (wali) for the bride.

5 Written marriage contract (Aqd-Nikah or Nikah nama) signed by the bride and groom, and the two witnesses.

6 Marriage sermon (khutbah).