Is Your Nikah Actually Valid?

About this episode

This episode discusses the essential requirements for a valid Islamic marriage contract and the common oversights couples make before marriage.

Many Muslims know how to plan a wedding. Far fewer know how to protect themselves in a nikah. This episode is the start of a new series we’re doing on nikahs and all the conversations Muslims in the West really should be having before marriage. Today we break down the actual requirements of a valid Islamic marriage contract without turning it into a dry fiqh class. We talk about the things couples rush through, avoid, or assume are “just details” until problems show up later. From pressured c...

People in this episode

Host: Halal Match

Topics covered

• nikah
• Islamic marriage
• marriage contract
• Muslim relationships
• wedding planning

Keywords

• nikah
• Islamic marriage
• marriage contract
• Muslim wedding
• relationship advice

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