Mahr is the bridal gift the groom gives the bride. It can include an immediate portion (al-muqaddam) and a deferred portion (al-mu'akhkhar).

Can I download the Nikah contract as a PDF?

Yes. Fill in the fields and click Print / Save as PDF to download a one-page copy on the Al Rayan letterhead.

Free Islamic Marriage Contract (Nikah) Template

Q: Is this Nikah contract legally valid in Ontario?

The Nikah is the Islamic marriage contract. For legal recognition in Ontario the marriage must also be solemnized by a registered marriage officiant with a valid marriage licence. Imam Gomaa Mahdi at Al Rayan Islamic Centre is a registered officiant in Ontario and can officiate your Nikah.

Q: What is a Wali?

The Wali is the bride's representative or guardian who consents to and represents her in the marriage contract.

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Islamic Marriage Contract (Nikah)

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

In the name of Allāh, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.

وَمِنْ آيَاتِهِ أَنْ خَلَقَ لَكُم مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَزْوَاجًا لِّتَسْكُنُوا إِلَيْهَا وَجَعَلَ بَيْنَكُم مَّوَدَّةً وَرَحْمَةً

“And one of His signs is that He created for you spouses from among yourselves so that you may find comfort in them. And He has placed between you compassion and mercy.” — Qur’an 30:21

This Islamic Marriage Contract (Nikah) is hereby entered into on , corresponding to Hijri.

The undersigned Groom and Bride, identified in this document, willingly enter into the sacred bond of marriage and agree to the Mahr (Bridal Gift) stipulated herein. This marriage has been conducted in accordance with the Book of Allah (the Holy Qur’an), the Sunnah of His Messenger Muhammad ﷺ, and the principles of Islamic Shari’ah, in the presence of the required witnesses and the Bride’s Wali (where applicable).

	Groom	Bride
Full Name
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Marital Status
Address
Bride’s Walī (Representative)

Mahr (Bridal Gift)

Immediate Mahr المقدَّم
Deferred Portion المؤخَّر

Certification

This certifies that the marriage between the above-named Groom and Bride was solemnized in accordance with Islamic Law (Shari’ah) in the presence of the required witnesses and the Bride’s Wali (where applicable).

Role & Name	Signature
Groom
Bride
Bride’s Representative (Walī)
Witness 1
Witness 2
Officiant (Imam)

Marriage License No.:

Need an officiant for your Nikah?

Imam Gomaa Mahdi is a registered marriage officiant in Ontario and can perform your Nikah and issue a legal marriage record. Serving Courtice, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering & the Durham region.

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Nikah contract — common questions

Is this Nikah contract legally valid in Ontario?

The Nikah is the Islamic marriage contract. For it to be legally recognized in Ontario, the marriage must also be solemnized by a registered marriage officiant holding a valid marriage licence. Imam Gomaa Mahdi at Al Rayan is a registered officiant and can handle this for you.

What is Mahr (المهر)?

Mahr is the bridal gift the groom gives the bride. It may include an immediate portion (al-muqaddam / المقدَّم) and a deferred portion (al-mu’akhkhar / المؤخَّر).

What is a Walī?

The Walī is the bride’s representative or guardian who consents to and represents her in the marriage contract.

How do I download the contract as a PDF?

Fill in the fields, then click “Print / Save as PDF” — it prints as a single A4 page on the Al Rayan letterhead, without the website menus.

Provided free by Al Rayan Islamic Centre for the community. This is a general Islamic marriage contract and not legal advice.