Muslim Marriage
Marriage is one of the most important institutions in Islam. In fact, a Muslim is considered to have completed half of his or her Islam upon getting married. A marriage in Islam is more than a paper contract. It is a holy communion in which both the husband and the wife take on major responsibilities that they ignore at their peril. The concept of marriage enjoys a high place in Islam, and all Muslims should be aware of its importance. Some key aspects of marriage include:
- Encouragement – In order to avoid the temptation of pre-marital sex, Muslims are encouraged to marry once they reach the proper age. In Surah Al Nur (chapter 24), verse 32 of the Qur’an, Allah says: “Marry those among you who are single, or the virtuous ones among yourselves, male or female. If they are in poverty, Allah will give them means out of His grace, for Allah encompasses all, and He knows all things.”
- Dowry – the groom must pay a dowry, or mahr, to his potential bride for the marriage to be valid. Islam forbids the practise widespread in the sub-continent, in which the bride’s family pays a dowry to the husband.”
- Permission – a woman’s permission must be sought before a marriage can be validated. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “A previously married woman should not be married without being consulted, and a virgin should not be married without asking her permission……contd.” (Reported by al-Bukhaari, 6455).
- Responsibility – Islam recognises differences between men and women. In a marriage, they are equal in Allah’s sight but have different roles to play. It is the man’s responsibility to provide financial care for his entire family, while the women’s main role is to raise their children in an Islamic manner. The husband is rewarded for his kind treatment of his wife and children.
Requirements of the Nikah Ceremony
Mutual Consent Agreement between the bride and groom. A legal guardian or representative (Wali), usually the bride’s father. Two adult Muslim witnesses (either 2 males or 1 male and 2 females. Mahr,
which is a gift given to the bride from the groom. Talk to a Islamic Scholar for more information
NZ Law – www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/getting-married/get-a-marriage-licence/
Marriage Celebrants
AUCKLAND
Abdul Salam, 0210404246
Ayaaz Khan, Mob: 021399963 E: ayaazkhanace@gmail.com
Khalil Ahmed Nadat, IED Trust Auckland 0226716102 E: ka_nadat@yahoo.com
Mohammed Afiz, Mob: 021800361 E: moafiz.ca@gmail.com
Mohammad Amir, IED Trust Auckland Mob: 0212424560
Mohammed Khan 0211748611 Email: shamimmohammed41@yahoo.co.nz
Mohmed Patel, Mount Roskill Islamic Trust Auckland 021-02532786 E: imam@masjideumar.co.nz
Mohammed Hussain, Mount Roskill Islamic Trust Auckland
Mohammed Tasleem Rahim, Imam Masjid Ayesha Auckland, 021-1589395 E: imam@masjidayesha.co.nz
Rafat Najm, Al Hikmah Trust, Auckland, 021-1340501
Sarfaraz Sher Ali, IED Trust Auckland 021 136 3111, scholar_nz@hotmail.com
Shafee Mohamed Yoosuf, Mob: 0272044358 E: shafee_nz@hotmail.com
Sr Khadija Patel, Mob: 0211032148 Email: khadijapromotions@gmail.com
Sr Sofia Hameed Mob: 0211418921 Email: sofia.hameed@gmail.com
Talib Al-Bayati Mob: 0211517311 E: tmbayati@gmail.com
CHRISTCHURCH –
Farid Ahmed – shifa.homeopathic@xtra.co.nz
HAMILTON – Hassan Hussein, Hamilton – 027 4744 201
OTAGO Muslim Association Incorporated Steven Johnston, Dunedin –(03) 477 1838
WELLINGTON
Al-Ameen Islamic Development New Zealand – Khaled Said, Wellington – 022 3906955
Tahir Nawaz, Deen Welfare Trust 027 571 0929 E: nawazt72@gmail.com
Please contact the local Islamic Centre for more information and Marriage Celebrant in your area.
Government site – Locating a Celebrant – https://celebrants.dia.govt.nz/
Updated: Oct 2024
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