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Nikaah (Marriage Ceremony) Services
What is required to be married according to Islam? Mutual agreement to marry between the bride and groom. The Wali (person responsible like the father, brother, grandfather…) for the bride. A Muslim woman needs her Wali to be from the righteous Muslim believers (Father, Grandfather, uncle, Brother or Son if she has one.
What is required to be married according to Islam?
- Mutual agreement to marry between the bride and groom.
- The Wali (person responsible like the father, brother, grandfather…) for the bride. A Muslim woman needs her Wali to be from the righteous Muslim believers (Father, Grandfather, uncle, Brother or Son if she has one otherwise a righteous Muslim believer male). But, for the Non- Muslim woman her Wali should be any Non- Muslim relative such as: her father or any other male close relative.
- At least two witnesses. They should be at least two righteous male witnesses.
- Mahr (dowry) Agreement with the bride.
- Marriage Sermon (Khutbah)
Who performs the Nikah?
The Nikah is performed by our Imam, Sheikh Ashraf Ibrahim, He can perform Islamic ceremony and for Civil marriage you need to obtain a marriage license from your local city or government to legally marry its residents.
Do I have to make an appointment for a Nikah?
YES… you will need to contact Sheikh Ashraf Ibrahim to set up a day and time for Nikah “Marriage” Ceremony. Please use below contact information and make an appointment.
Sheikh Ashraf Ibrahim
Email: shashraf2016@gmail.com
(WICC) Waterbury Islamic Cultural Center : info@waterburyicc.org