Application

Asalaamu Alaykum, 

Congratulations on taking the first steps in what is considered a very important endeavor in our religion. In this form you will find the information necessary to have a marriage performed at the Masjid. Please take some time to read through this form so that you and your spouse are prepared for this next great endeavor.

Application Sections:

  • Section 1: Rights of the Wife in Islam
  • Section 2: Rights of the Husband in Islam
  • Section 3: Female Applicant Details
  • Section 4: Male Applicant Details
  • Section 5: Joint Responses
  • Section 6: Signatures

Marriage Procedure

  1. Contact the Masjid to speak with the Imam, Assistant Imam, Amir, Operations Manager, or Shura Council member to make your request and intention to get married at the Masjid..
  2. The bride (or her representative) or Groom (or his representative) should complete Nikah Petition/Application form and pay the $25 Administrative fee.
  3. Parties should obtain an Indiana State Marriage License (Recommended, not required).
  4. Parties should engage in pre-martial counseling before the day of marriage (Recommended, not required).
  5. Parties should read over the “Rights of the Wife” and “Rights of the Husband” sections of this application (Required).
  6. On the day of marriage, parties can either chose to have a ceremony or a simple Aqd-Nikah (written contract) signing.

NIKAH REQUIREMENTS:

Please read the following requirements clearly and bring the relevant documents with you on the day of Nikah.

Requirements

  1. Both bride and groom must be present in person on the day. Nikah is being conducted by representatives/agent of either bride or groom, the bride and/or groom must give power of attorney (or official letter attested by notary) appointing some else to act on their behalf.
  2. Wali must be present in person.
  3. Wali must be father unless he is deceased. In the case of convert Muslim women, the Imam or Wedding officiant can act as wali or appoint a responsible brother from the community to act as wali.
  4. If wali is abroad (out of state or overseas) – he must give power of attorney (or official letter attested by notary) appointing some else to act on his behalf. The power of attorney or official letter should clearly state the name of father accompanied by a copy his official passport or state ID. The letter should also state that he is giving his consent for his daughter and the groom to marry.
  5. Valid government issued ID for all parties (bride, groom, wali, and representatives.)
  6. Proof of residential address for both bride and groom.
  7. Two (2) adult male Muslim witness with government issued ID, or two (2) females and one (1) male.
  8. If bride has been previously married then she should provide proof of her Islamic Divorce.

An administrative fee of $25 is payable for this service. This covers the cost of materials and printing.

Masjid Al Mu’mineen reserves the right to refuse to perform the Nikah.

Approved by the Shura Council of Masjid Al Mu’mineen - January 2016

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