Marriage
A sacred and solemn contract — solemnised in accordance with the Sunnah, with an official Nikah certificate.
A covenant blessed in faith.
Marriage is a sacred and solemn contract between a bride and groom — a strong covenant as expressed in the Quran 4:21. At UMC UK, we facilitate the solemnisation of an Islamic marriage. Both the groom and bride define their various terms and conditions of their liking; both parties have to mutually agree and enter this contract.
In Islam, marriage is of great importance and prestige as establishing a family is necessary in order to construct a prosperous society.
The newly married couple is provided with an official Nikah certificate to show that they have been married according to Islamic Law here at UMC UK.
Requirements for a valid Nikah.
Primary Requirements
- Mutual agreement (Ijab wa Qabul) by the bride and the groom.
- Two adult and sensible witnesses.
- Mahr (marriage-gift) to be paid by the groom to the bride either immediately (muajjal) or deferred (muakhkhar), or a combination of both.
Secondary Requirements
- Legal guardian (wakeel) representing the bride. If the bride represents herself then a wakeel is no longer required.
- Written marriage contract (“Aqd-Nikah”) signed by the bride and the groom and witnessed by two Muslim, adult and sane witnesses.
- Qadi (State appointed Muslim judge).
- Khutba-tun-Nikah to solemnize the marriage.
Disclaimer
This certificate is not a substitute for a civil registration; we encourage all couples to register their marriage at a registrar office. Visit your local registry office. For any queries contact info@umcuk.org.