Nikah Pakistan
Nikah is an Islamic marriage ceremony and contract between a man and a woman. It's a religious tradition that makes a sexual relationship between the couple legal. Key requirements for a valid nikah include mutual consent from bride & groom, the presence of two witnesses, and the payment of a mahr (dowry) from the groom to the bride and with proposal & acceptance from bride & groom .At last a religious leader ( nikah Khuwa ) usually officiates the ceremony, which may involve reciting verses from the Quran .
In Pakistan, a Nikah is registered with the Nikah Registrar and then a Marriage Registration Certificate is issued by the Union Council or Municipal Committee. The Nadra Marriage Certificate is issued by Nadra .These are legal documents that proves the marriage which are registered under section 5 of THE MUSLIM FAMILY LAWS ORDINANCE 1961.
Procedure for nikah
Fill out a marriage contract (Nikahnama) with details about the bride, groom, and witnesses.
Determination of dowery amount in nikah nama column 13,14,15,16 ( Haq Mahar )in details how much , moveable or immoveable capital , non-demanded (majal )and demanded ( gar-majal ).
Determine any other condition in nikah nama column 17,18,19.
take permission from bride to start nikah ceremony.
Have the Nikah performed by an authorized Imam or Nikah Registrar.
Three time proposal and acceptance by the bride and groom.
Have two witnesses present to ensure the marriage is consensual.
sign and thumb by the bride and groom along with witnesses.
legality of non registered Nikah Nama
Non registered nikah nama generally not accpectable.
Non registered nikah nama, bride and groom have not rights and obligation.
Nadra will not entertain register any document like Cnic , FRC, B-form , session certificate.
Family court as will as civil court will not protect the rights , duties and obligations of the bride and groom.
Legality of registered nikah nama
Registered nikah nama generally accpectable all over nationaly and internationaly.
Registered nikah nama, bride and groom have created rights , duties and obligation.
Nadra will entertain register any document like Cnic , FRC, B-form , session certificate.
Family court as will as civil court will protect the rights , duties and obligations of the bride and groom.
Nikah Process in Pakistan
Requirements for the Nikah
The bride and groom consent to the marriage of their own free wills.
The bride and groom must be adult under section 2 of child marriage restraint act 2017.
The bride and groom having cnic or alternative documents, which shows evidence of age like school certificate, birth certificate or b-form.
The bride and groom must present in person sign the marriage contract, called a Nikahnama.
Dowery amount (haq Mahar ).
Min Two witnesses , having cnic .
The ceremony is performed by a religious scholar, such as an imam, mufti, sheikh, or mullah.
The bride and groom must have two witnesses presen
