Nikah

Marriage is the coming together of two souls, the most beautiful relationship amongst the heavens and the earth. Within the heavens Allah Amighty selects Men and Women as companions for one another so they may to live in bliss on their journey of closeness to Him. It is one of the most beloved acts of worship (Ibadah).

The moment a marriage takes place is a moment spent in the company Allah’s blessings and the presence of His Angels.

This beautiful relationship provides tranquillity, peace and security. It is a bond of love not just between two people but two families – an example of the foundation of Islamic society.

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

“Men and women are twin halves of each other”
(Bukhari)

&

 “No house has been built in Islam more beloved in the sight of Allah than through marriage”.
(Wasa’il, vol 14, p3)

The Ceremony – Sanctitiy, Simplicity and Success

The marriage ceremony is religious as well as a social activity. Islam advocates simplicity in ceremonies and celebrations. A beautiful start to such a beloved relationship to Allah Almighty, is recommended to start in His house, thus it is sunnah to conduct Nikah in a Mosque.

In Nikah one should search for Sukoon (Peace & Tranquility) of the mind and contentment of the heart. This is why Allah Almighty makes the ceremony itself extrewmely simple and easy. This consists of:

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
“The best wedding is that upon which the least trouble and expense is bestowed” 
(Mishkat)

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A ‘Nikah’ or a marriage contract according to Islamic law can performed at the Sultan Bahu Masjid. The Nikah ceremony will be performed by any one of our Imams

Nikah Ceremony:

  • Naseeha (words of advice) the expectations of Allah Almighty in this Union
  • Seeking permission from the bride and groom
  • Khuthbah – Sermon
  • Dua

The Nikah ceremony can either take place in the masjid hall or a venue of your choice. When booking a date for the Nikah ceremony, to specify the number of guests attending the ceremony. The nikah ceremony can be conducted in a number of languages including English, Urdu, Punjabi, Arabic or Bengali

All persons attending the ceremony are kindly requested to observe the Islamic tradition of dressing in keeping with Islamic values. The management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone who does not comply with this request.

Please Note that an Islamic marriage (Nikah) is not recognised as a legal marriage in the UK. The Bahu Trust strongly recommends and encourage all Muslim couples who have either had/or are planning to have an Islamic Marriage in the UK to have a civil registry conducted by their local Registry Office, so that their marriage will be recognised and they will be afforded marriage rights under the laws of England and Wales. 

We ask Allah Almighty to bless each and every single marriage with peace, contentment and success – Ameen

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Download Application Form

Ensure that all details on application form are complete with the following details:

  • Full name, date of birth, address and name of father, of both bride and bridegroom.
  • Two witnesses with their addresses. One witness to represent the bridegroom and the second witness representing the bride.
  • Please ensure that all spellings are correct on application form
  • Amount of Mehr set (dowry). This is a compulsory act in Nikah.
  • Date and place of Nikah.
  • Contact details of who the masjid should liaise with

We will also need proof of the following identification documents. Please scan them and email them to us with the application form

  • Scan of passport copy for both bride and bridegroom (If you do not have a passport, then a driving license or birth certificate will suffice)
  • Scan of proof of address of bride and bridegroom. (driving licence, utility bill etc) one ID document is sufficient.
  • Divorce certificate – if either the bride or bridegroom have previously been married. Without this we will not be able to proceed with the nikah ceremony. Depending on the situation we will either need to see the divorce certificate from the British courts or from an Islamic sharia council
  • Shahada conversion certificate for new Muslims (Bride or groom)
  • Scan of photo and address identity for 2 male witnesses stated in the application form

Please email application form and all relevant documents to masjid@bahutrust.org and someone will contact you very shortly.

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  • The recommended contribution for conducting the Nikah ceremony is £250
  • Fee can either be given on the day of the Nikah or can be paid in the office in advance.
  • If this amount is not manageable, please do not hesitate to let us know, we would not wish for anyone to delay their Nikah on the basis of affordability.

Please note: The Bahu Trust will ONLY issue two original certificates (one for each couple) by the end of the Nikah ceremony, Please keep this in a safe place for any future reference. Please note that the Bahu Trust will not issue any more original copies, but instead will provide certified copies for which an admin fee may be charged

Muslim brides and/ or bridegrooms who have dual nationality are advised to consult their respective embassies or the FCO office to comply with any regulations and/or requirements of their home country, whilst entering into a marriage contract in the UK.

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