Nikah
Preparing your nikah: the main steps of an Islamic marriage
Met the right person? Here is an overview of the usual steps to prepare your nikah calmly. For specific religious questions, consult an imam you trust.
The usual steps
The path to nikah often follows this order:
- getting to know each other and checking compatibility;
- families meet and the proposal;
- agreement on the mahr (dowry);
- nikah ceremony with witnesses and, depending on the school, the wali;
- walima (wedding meal).
Civil marriage
In many countries, including France, civil marriage is mandatory and must take place before any religious ceremony. Check the rules in your country.
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