Nikah & Marriage Services

1. Carefully read and understand all guidelines listed below.
2. Complete the application form.
3. Once submitted, our office will contact you via email to confirm the requested date and time.
4. Obtain a marriage license from the County Clerk’s office within 60 days of the nikah date.
5. Bring the following documents on the day of the nikah:
   
   1. Marriage license from the County Clerk’s office
   2. Valid photo IDs of both bride and groom
6. The Imam of Masjid Shuhada will fill out the marriage license and return it to the County Clerk via mail.
7. Masjid Shuhada will provide a Certificate of Islamic Marriage for the bride and groom.

Note 1: The Imam of Masjid Shuhada will perform the nikah.

Note 2 : Upon receipt of the completed marriage license by the Count Clerk’s office, they will retain the official marriage certificate for their records. If you would like a copy of your marriage certificate, you must contact the County Clerk directly and request one. (This request form is usually provided along with the marriage license).

• We recommend that the nikah be booked a minimum of four weeks prior to the planned date.
• The prospective couple may obtain a marriage license from their county office.
• Masjid Shuhada will keep a copy of the official marriage license for its records.
• We require the presence of two Muslim male witnesses for the groom and a guardian (wali) for the bride.
• The bride’s father  is considered to be a guardian (wali) of the bride by default. In the absence of the father, the Imam performing the nikah will guide the future couple to possible alternatives depending on circumstances.
• With consultation and approval of the bride, the groom will offer, in writing, the dowry (mahr) to the bride. The amount of the dowry will be recorded on the marriage certificate.
• The details of the nikah will be recorded on a document which will be signed by the bride, groom, guardian (wali), and the witnesses. Masjid Shuhada will produce a marriage certificate, providing a copy to the bride and groom. Masjid Shuhada will keep a copy of the marriage certificate for its records.
• The official marriage license will be signed by the Imam performing the nikah.  The Imam will mail the original license to County for the registration of the marriage.
• Masjid Shuhada reserves the right to refuse the performance of  a nikah without reason. However, the possibility of this occurring is very low, especially if the above rules are adhered to and proper protocol is followed.