Nikah (Marriages)

The ICBG provides services for getting married (nikah).

Part A: Before processing the marriage 

The performance of marriage from Islamic perspective necessitates the following:
1. Groom and Bride:
The groom and the bride must agree about their marriage out of their own free will.
2. Wali:

• The Wali is the next of kin of the bride entitled to authorize the marriage of the bride and the groom.
• The Wali must be a man.
• The Wali must be the father of the bride unless otherwise.
• The Wali must be Muslim unless the bride is from the people of the book.

3. The witnesses:

• The witnesses must be two up right Muslim men, or one man and two women, or four women.
• The witnesses should be known to the couple willing to marry.
• One witness should be from the groom’s side and the second witness should be from the bride’s side.

4. The Mahr:

• The mahr (dower) is a valuable gift that must be given to the bride.
• The mahr could be an amount of money, jewelry or any other thing that has a value.
• The couple should agree on method of payment of the mahr.

Part B: Processing the marriage

• Set an appointment with the Imam; you can call (270) 846-0806 or e-mail: islamiccenterbgky@gmail.com
• Obtain a marriage license from vital statistics Bowling Green Ky.
• The Imam performs the marriage at the Masjid.
• Only refreshments are allowed to be served at the Masjid after performing the marriage.
• If you are not a member than you have to be, otherwise Imam can’t provide service for you.

and please see this doc.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B33UX_khUgrnZTNPNjYxVmpNeDg/view?usp=sharing