Requirements for Nikah

Nikah Requirements & Guidelines

  • All documents and Nikah fee should be provided 7 days before Nikah.
  • Copy of court issued Marriage License (front & back). Marriage License should be 72 hours old before the date of Nikah. Original Marriage License is required on the day of Nikah.
  • Valid photo IDs (DL) of Groom, Bride, 2 Male Witnesses (from any side) and Wali.
  • Wali should be the father of bride. If father is not available, written approval with his ID is required. If deceased, a close male relative can act as Wali.
  • If Nikah is not performed by a Masjid Imam, a copy of that person’s ID is required.
  • Nikah fee is $300 at Masjid Ibrahim. Payment can be sent via Zelle to admin@kleinislamiccenter.org with memo: “Nikah – Groom Name”.
  • If Nikah is performed at another location, the fee will vary depending on distance.
  • If there are more than 20 people and refreshments are served, a $75 cleaning fee applies. For more than 100 people, cleaning cost is $150.
  • No decorations or special arrangements are allowed. Gender segregation will be maintained.
  • Mixed group photography and videography are not allowed inside the Masjid.
  • Recommended Nikah timings: After Dhuhr (2:30 PM) or Friday at 3:30 PM.
  • No food or drinks inside the Masjid except water bottles. Refreshments must be served outside.
  • Send all documents via email to admin@kleinislamiccenter.org or submit in person.