1. Understanding the Nikah Nama
The Nikah Nama typically includes:
- Personal detailsof the bride and groom
- Consent declarations(Ijab-o-Qubool)
- Mahr (dower) details
- Witnesses’ information
- Terms and conditions(if any)
- Signatures and official registration
2. Step-by-Step Filling Process
A. Bride and Groom’s Details
Fill in the following information:
- Full names(as per national ID)
- Father’s/Husband’s name(for bride, usually father’s name)
- Age and date of birth
- Addresses(current and permanent)
- CNIC/NIC/copyright numbers(for legal validity)
B. Mahr (Dower) Details
- Prompt Mahr (Mu’ajjal)– Amount payable immediately.
- Deferred Mahr (Mu’wajjal)– Amount payable later (e.g., in case of divorce or death).
- Specify currency(e.g., PKR, USD, gold equivalent).
C. Consent of the Bride & Groom (Ijab-o-Qubool)
- The Wali (guardian)or bride must verbally accept the proposal.
- The groom must verbally accept the marriage.
- This is recorded in the Nikah Nama as:
- "I, [Groom’s Name], accept [Bride’s Name] as my wife with the agreed Mahr."
- "I, [Bride’s Name/Wali’s Name], give myself/[Bride’s Name] in marriage to [Groom’s Name]."
D. Witnesses’ Information
- Two adult Muslim male witnesses(or according to your school of thought).
- Their full names, father’s names, addresses, and CNIC numbersmust be written.
E. Terms & Conditions (Optional but Recommended)
- Any special conditions(e.g., wife’s right to work, divorce clauses).
- Must be agreed upon by both partiesbefore signing.
F. Signatures & Registration
- Bride, groom, Wali, and witnessesmust sign.
- Nikah Registrar (Qazi/Maulvi)signs and stamps for legal validity.
- Court/Union Council registration(if required by law).
3. Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Incomplete personal details (CNIC, addresses missing).
❌ Unclear Mahr amount (must be specified in numbers & words).
❌ Missing witness details (invalidates Nikah in some cases).
❌ No Wali consent (required in most Sunni schools).
4. Legal Validity & Next Steps
- For Sharia compliance, the Nikah is valid once signed by witnesses.
- For legal recognition, submit to the local marriage registrar(e.g., Union Council in Pakistan, Court in India).
- Keep multiple copies(for bride, groom, and records).
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