The actual Muslim wedding is known as a nikah. It is a simple ceremony, at which the bride does not have to be present so long as she sends two witnesses to the drawn-up agreement. Normally, the ceremony consists of reading from the Quran, and the exchange of vows in front of witnesses for both partners.

How do I get married in Islam?

Primary Requirements: Mutual (consent)agreement (Ijab-O-Qubul) by the bride and the groom. Two adult and sane witnesses, (Ash-Shuhud ), 2 males or 1 male and 2 females. Mahr (marriage-gift) to be paid by the groom to the bride either immediately (muajjal) or deferred (muakhkhar), or a combination of both.28 Nov 2019