Nikah Nama Sample

A Nikah Nama is an official Islamic marriage certificate issued under the Muslim Marriages and Divorces (Registration) Act 1974. It records all essential details of a Muslim marriage, including the personal information of the bride and groom, their witnesses, dower (mahr), and special conditions agreed upon. This document is legally valid and required for administrative, legal, and personal purposes.

Nikah Nama Template

Bangladesh Form No. 1601

NIKAH NAMA

Form of NIKAH NAMA as prescribed under Section 9 of the Muslim Marriages and Divorces (Registration) Act 1974 (LII of 1974).

1. Name of the ward: ___________________________ Town/Union: _________________________ Tahsil/Thana: ________________________ District: ___________________________
2. Name of the Groom and his father’s name with their respective residence:
   

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3. Age of the groom/ Date of birth: ___________________________
4. Name of the bride and her father’s name with their respective residence:
   

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5. Whether the bride is a maiden, a widow or a divorcee: ___________________
6. Age of the bride: ___________________________
7. Name of the Wakil, if appointed by the bride, his father’s name and his residence:
   

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8. Names of witnesses to the appointment of the bride’s Wakil with their father’s names, residences, and relationship with bride:
   (I) _________________________________________ _________________________________________
   (II) ________________________________________ _________________________________________
9. Name of the Wakil, if any, appointed by the bridegroom, his father’s name and residence:
   

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10. Names of witnesses to the appointment of the bridegroom’s Wakil with their father’s name and residence:
    (I) _________________________________________ _________________________________________
    (II) ________________________________________ _________________________________________
11. Names of witnesses to the marriage, their father’s names and residences:
    (I) _________________________________________ _________________________________________
    (II) ________________________________________ _________________________________________
12. Date on which the marriage was contracted (Marriage date): ___________________________
13. Amount of dower: ___________________________
14. How much of the dower is mujjal (Prompt) and how much mu wajjal (Deferred): ___________________________
15. Whether any portion of the dower was paid at the time of marriage. If so, how much? ___________________________
16. Whether any property was given in lieu of the whole or any portion of the dower, with specification and valuation agreed to between the parties: ___________________________
17. Special condition, if any: ___________________________
18. Whether the husband has delegated the power of divorce to the wife. If so, under what conditions? ___________________________
19. Whether the husband’s right of divorce is curtailed in any way? ___________________________
20. Whether any document was drawn up at the time of marriage relating to dower, maintenance, etc. If so, contents in brief: ___________________________
21. Whether the bridegroom has any existing wife and, if so, whether he has secured the permission of the Arbitration Council under the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961 to contract another marriage: ___________________________
22. Number and date of communication conveying permission of the Arbitration Council to contract another marriage: ___________________________
23. Name and address of the person by whom the marriage was solemnized and his father: ___________________________
24. Date of registration of marriage: ___________________________
25. Registration fee paid: ___________________________

Signature of the groom or his Wakil: ____________________ Signature of the witness to the appointment of groom’s Wakil: ____________________

Signature of the bride: ____________________ Sign of the Wakil of the bride: ____________________

Signature of the witness to the appointment of the bride’s Wakil: ____________________

Signature of the witnesses to the marriage: (I) ____________________ (II) ____________________

Signature and seal of the Nikah Registrar: ____________________ Signature of the person who solemnized the marriage: ____________________

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Advice

When filling out a Nikah Nama, it is essential to:

1. Accurately record the full names, parent names, addresses, and ages of both bride and groom.

2. Clearly specify dower (prompt and deferred), any special conditions, and delegation of divorce, if applicable.

3. Ensure all signatures, witnesses, and the Nikah Registrar’s seal are present for legal validity.

4. Retain a certified copy for administrative, legal, and personal purposes.

Following these steps ensures the Nikah Nama is complete, legally binding, and acceptable for official use.

Note: This is only a sample; it is advisable to proceed with the guidance of a lawyer or experienced persons.
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