Marriage / Nikah

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Nikah (Marriage) is Conducting the solemnisation of Islamic marriage contracts.

Booking a Nikah

We recommend that Nikah is booked at least three weeks prior to the planned date. Please be aware that the summer months are a busy time for Nikah ceremonies so please book well in advance to secure your preferred date.

To book Nikah, please request an application form by contacting: Iqbal Suleman 07803 616116

Documentation Requirements

  • Bride and Bridegroom’s birth certificates and passports
  • If names have changed the original copy of the Deed Poll document
  • If previously divorced the original copy of the ‘Decree Absolute’ or Islamic/Sharia ‘Talak’ document
  • If widowed a copy of the former spouses death certificate
  • Original copy of the Civil Marriage Certificate

Important Points

  • The bride or groom must reside in Leicester/Leicestershire
  • The Nikah will be solemnised by one of the two Imaams available on the day, we cannot guarantee a specific Imaam on the day
  • If you reside outside of Leicester/Leicestershire area please contact your local Masjid to arrange Nikah. Masjid Umar primarily provides Nikah services for the local Muslim community within Leicester and Leicestershire
  • The Nikah Organisers reserve the right to refuse Nikah without reason on behalf of Masjid Umar. Ensure you follow procedures carefully and provide accurate information
  • This pious act must be with the approval of parents and/or next of kin.
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FAQs

By contacting a member of the committee in the Masjid office. Alternatively, you may email us.

To avoid disappointment, please contact us at least 10 days before the Nikaah.

One of our Imams. The Imam will do a short talk advising the congregation followed by the religious ceremony.