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Planning your nikah, made simple
Short, clear answers to the questions couples across the US ask us most.
October 17, 2026
Can a Muslim Woman Marry a Christian Man? Your Options for a Nikah and a Legal Marriage
A gentle, honest answer to a question we hear often: what the mainstream position is, what an interfaith nikah means, and the options that remain for a legal marriage.
October 10, 2026
Nikah in Texas: How to Make Your Islamic Marriage Legal
Your nikah and your Texas marriage can happen in one ceremony. Here is how the marriage license works, the 72-hour wait, and what your imam needs to do.
October 16, 2026
Nikah in California: How to Make Your Islamic Marriage Legal
In California your nikah and your legal marriage can happen in one ceremony. Here is how the license works, with no waiting period, and what your imam needs to do.
October 16, 2026
Nikah in New York: How to Make Your Islamic Marriage Legal
Your nikah and your New York marriage can happen in one ceremony. Here is how the license works, the 24-hour wait, and what your imam needs to do.
October 16, 2026
Nikah in New Jersey: How to Make Your Islamic Marriage Legal
In New Jersey your nikah and your legal marriage can happen together. Here is how the license works, the 72-hour wait, the 30-day limit, and the two witnesses.
October 16, 2026
Nikah in Illinois: How to Make Your Islamic Marriage Legal
In Illinois your nikah and your legal marriage can happen in one ceremony. Here is how the license works, when it takes effect, and what your imam needs to do.
October 16, 2026
Nikah in Michigan: How to Make Your Islamic Marriage Legal
In Michigan your nikah and your legal marriage can happen in one ceremony. Here is how the license works, the three-day wait, the 33-day limit and the two witnesses.
October 16, 2026
Nikah in Florida: How to Make Your Islamic Marriage Legal
In Florida your nikah and your legal marriage can happen in one ceremony. Here is how the license works, the premarital course option, and what your imam needs to do.
October 16, 2026
Nikah in Virginia: How to Make Your Islamic Marriage Legal
In Virginia your nikah and your legal marriage can happen together if your imam is authorized by a circuit court. Here is how the license works and what to ask.
October 16, 2026
Nikah in Pennsylvania: How to Make Your Islamic Marriage Legal
In Pennsylvania your nikah and your legal marriage can happen in one ceremony. Here is how the license works, the three-day wait, and what your imam needs to do.
October 16, 2026
Nikah in Georgia: How to Make Your Islamic Marriage Legal
In Georgia your nikah and your legal marriage can happen in one ceremony. Here is how the license works, with no waiting period.
October 16, 2026
Nikah in Ohio: How to Make Your Islamic Marriage Legal
In Ohio your nikah and your legal marriage can happen together if your imam is licensed by the state. Here is how the license works and what to ask.
October 16, 2026
Nikah in Maryland: How to Make Your Islamic Marriage Legal
In Maryland your nikah and your legal marriage can happen in one ceremony. Here is how the license works, the two-day wait, and the six-month window.
October 16, 2026
Nikah in Massachusetts: How to Make Your Islamic Marriage Legal
In Massachusetts your nikah and your legal marriage can happen in one ceremony. Here is how the notice of intention works, the three-day wait, and what your imam needs to do.
October 9, 2026
The Nikah Ceremony, Step by Step: What Happens at a Nikkah
From the khutbah to the final dua, here is exactly what happens at a nikah ceremony, how long it takes, and what to prepare so the day goes smoothly.