Nikah Service
IANL Finchley Mosque conducts Nikah services for the Muslim community. Our Nikah service is here to help those who wish to be in an Islamic, halal relationship.
What is Nikah?
Nikah is a great blessing and worship. In Sharia law, the Nikah is viewed as a contract where parties agree to live as husband and wife in accordance with the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him.
According to Islam, men and women have rights over each other and they enter into a Nikah contract with the man serving as the protector and supporter of his family – from his means.
We want all marriages to be successful and with this in mind it is important to ensure that you are ready for your Nikah and mindful of the responsibilities a Nikah entails.
May Allah SWT place barakah and happiness in all marriages. Ameen.
IANL is approved for Civil Marriage Registrations
IANL Finchley Mosque is an approved venue for Civil Marriage Registrations.
This means those looking to get married can conduct their Nikah ceremony with the civil marriage element combined. The ceremony is conducted by our resident Imam and includes both ‘Islamic and civil’ formalities.
The civil ceremony procedure includes words of declaration, a contract and the signing of legal court documents.
The religious ceremony includes recitation of the Quran, a nikah sermon (khutbah) and dua.
- Please contact the Barnet registry office to give notice and request your dates.
- On doing this, please request that you would like IANL Finchley Mosque as the venue.
- Then please contact us to make sure our availability matches the dates given by the registry office (as they will need to attend).
Mahr (Dowry)
One of the essential elements of a Nikah is that the man agrees to pay the woman a dowry. The dowry is not a gift, it is a mandatory requirement for all men that an amount of money or possessions with monetary value is paid to the woman. This can be paid at the time of the Nikah ceremony or later in the future. It is however, for her exclusive use.
Document requirements
All documents listed below must be original versions. Please bring a photocopy of each document for the Mosque to retain.
These documents must be produced before the Nikah.
- Each partner must present two forms of identification. One with a photo (e.g. UK driving licence or passport). One with a UK Permanent Address (e.g. Utilities bill or Bank statement dated within the last four months).
- Birth Certificates – For each partner. If names have changed the original copy of the Deed Poll.
- Divorcees – Decree Absolute & Talaq Documents in accordance with Sharia.
- Widow/Widower – Former spouses death certificate.
- Two male witnesses of good character must be present at the time of Nikah. It is vital that the witness be reliable, easily-traceable, and unbiased. IANL Finchley Mosque will not provide witnesses.
- If one or both partners are reverts to Islam, a letter or certificate is required from the person who conducted their Shahada.
- Civil Marriage Certificate is required before the Nikah.
Important Information
- One partner must be a resident of Barnet Borough.
- We only conduct a Nikah with both partners physically present.
- Both partners and all witnesses must be over the age of 21.
- The bride’s wali must be present (the bride’s father or next of reliable male kin to the bride).
- Two male, Muslim witnesses must be present. Both must provide ID.
- You are welcome to ask friends and relatives to attend your Nikah.
- Islam does not promote or advocate forced relationships, which is why we ask for all the documentation that we do.
- Before the Nikah a ‘disclaimer’ will need to be signed.
Nikah Fee
The current Nikah processing fee is £200, paid in advance to cover all associated costs. Please note that this fee is non-refundable once payment has been made.
Nikah Certificate
The Nikah certificate provides written proof of the marriage. There will be 3 copies of the contract signed by all parties: 1 for the groom, 1 for the bride, and the final copy will be retained on file by IANL Finchley Mosque.
It is very important that you retain this certificate, as it may be needed in the future. For example if you are planning to undertake Hajj / Umrah – the Nikah certificate proves a valid Nikah, especially as husbands and wives often have different surnames.
The names on the photo ID will be the names that will be written on the Nikah certificate.
Please note we will not be able to write down any other names.
Disclaimer
All of the above information is for general guidance. It is important to seek independent, professional advice relevant to your specific circumstances if needed. IANL Finchley Mosque only conducts the Nikah ceremony, we do not provide any legally binding advice.
Bookings
If you are interested in booking a Nikah ceremony, fill in the forum below. Please book an advice and consultation with our Imam aimed at the couple and guardians.
For additional questions or queries please contact the IANL administration team on
020 8492 0028 or via email at nikah@ianl.org.uk.
Our office hours are from Monday-Friday from 12pm-5pm.
Nikah Enquiry Form
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