Nikah

Currently Muslims in Britain have an Islamic ceremony called a nikah (a non register office marriage) which, although it is guaranteed under Sharia law, is not legally binding and does not provide a woman with written proof of the marriage and of the terms and conditions agreed between the spouses. ❋ Unknown (2008)

This week was the second part of my brother's wedding, known as the nikah, where the legal contract is signed before entering an Islamic marriage. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Most had a nikah in addition to their civil marriage licenses, but some had only a nikah, which is not recognized in either the U.S. or Canada as a binding basis for civil marriage. ❋ Jahnabi Barooah (2012)

Some 95 percent of the interviewees had signed an Islamic marriage contract, known as a nikah. ❋ Jahnabi Barooah (2012)

The nikah was a private affair and was attended by 70 people, including 15-20 from Pakistan. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Though the 'nikah' ceremony was a private one today, the reception is expected to be a gala event, with celebrities from both India and Pakistan expected to line-up there. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Sania's spokesperson Rucha Nayak had announced earlier that the 'nikah' will be performed today but did not divulge the venue details. ❋ Unknown (2010)