Marriage Registration Procedure
Islamic Nikah & Marriage Solemnisation (Civil) Ceremony
Markazi Jamia Mosque Riza and Islamic Centre offers Islamic Nikah and civil marriage ceremonies. Couples can arrange either ceremony individually or have both ceremonies on the same day.
We aim to make the marriage process as straightforward as possible. Please read the information below and contact the Masjid Admin before making any arrangements.
Marriage Registration Fees
| Service | Registration fee |
|---|---|
| Islamic Nikah only | £150 |
| Civil Marriage only | £150 |
| Combined Nikah and Civil Marriage | £300 |
These are registration fees payable to the Masjid and are separate from the Imam’s Khidmat.
Imam Khidmat
Nikah conducted at the Masjid: £50
Nikah conducted outside the Masjid: £100, including reasonable travel costs.
All applicable fees must be paid in full when submitting the completed Marriage Application Form.
Fees are normally non-refundable, as explained in the full Marriage Registration Procedure.
How to Arrange your Marriage
Step 1 – Contact the Masjid
Contact the Masjid Admin to discuss your proposed marriage date and check availability.
Complete the Marriage Application Form and bring it to your initial meeting, together with photographic identification and proof of your current address dated within the last three months.
Your booking will only be confirmed once the Masjid has checked the required information, received payment and confirmed availability.
Step 2 – Giving Notice of Marriage (Civil Ceremonies)
If you are arranging a civil marriage, both parties must contact their local Register Office to arrange an appointment to give notice of marriage. Notice must normally be given at least 28 days before the proposed ceremony.
When giving notice, please provide the following details exactly:
Markazi Jamia Mosque Riza And Islamic Centre
129 Old Halifax Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2RP
Couples can normally give notice up to 12 months before their marriage. Please check with your local Register Office for the documents you will need.
If you live in Kirklees, click the following link for more information:
Give notice of marriage or civil partnership | Kirklees Council
Once your appointment to give notice has been arranged, please notify Dr Ilyas Qamar at ilyas@masjidriza.com.
Step 3 – Providing the Marriage Schedule
Following the required notice period, the Register Office will issue your Marriage Schedule.
The original Marriage Schedule must be provided to the Masjid at least seven days before your ceremony. A civil marriage cannot take place without it.
Step 4 – Pre-Wedding Check & Ceremony
Before the civil ceremony, both parties will meet with the Authorised Person to check the information on the Marriage Schedule.
The civil marriage ceremony must take place at the Masjid and requires at least two witnesses. Where the Nikah and civil ceremony take place on the same day, the civil ceremony will normally take place first.
Following the ceremony, the Authorised Person will return the completed Marriage Schedule to the Register Office for registration. The couple can then obtain an official marriage certificate from the Register Office.
Click here to order a marriage certificate.
Nikah Ceremonies Outside the Masjid
Nikah ceremonies at another venue must be agreed with the Masjid Admin in advance. The Admin will arrange a suitable Imam, subject to availability.
Couples should not make arrangements directly with an Imam on behalf of the Masjid.
Important Booking Information
Changes and cancellations: Changes to a booking require at least 48 hours’ notice and are subject to availability. Fees are normally non-refundable. If the Masjid is unable to proceed and cannot offer a suitable alternative date, the ceremony fee will be refunded.
Late arrivals: A grace period of up to 30 minutes is allowed. After this, a £50 charge applies for every additional 30-minute period or part thereof. Significant delays may result in cancellation of the ceremony.
Age and consent: Both parties must be aged 18 or over and must be entering the marriage freely and without coercion.
Food and decorations: No food is permitted apart from sweets. Decorations are allowed, provided they do not damage the Masjid. Decorations must be removed afterwards, and the area must be left clean and tidy.
Masjid activities: Daily prayers and the normal religious and community activities of the Masjid take priority. Ceremonies may occasionally need to be moved to another suitable room within the Masjid.
Legal recognition: An Islamic Nikah without a civil marriage does not, by itself, constitute a legally recognised civil marriage in England and Wales.
Applications & Enquiries
Please read the full Marriage Registration Procedure before submitting your application.
For bookings or further information, please contact:
Telephone: 01484 540449
Email: info@masjidriza.com
A marriage is a bond of love and faith where commitment and future must be considered wisely.
