Getting Married

Marriage is the cornerstone of Muslim family life and the basic foundation of any society.

Approached and undertaken from an Islamic perspective, marriage brings stability and tranquility, protects one’s chastity and God-consciousness and provides a perfect environment to raise morally upright and pious future generations.

Marriage Procedures

1.The bride and the groom need to obtain the marriage license from the county or city court of their residence in person. You should tell them that you would like to get your marriage conducted in a religious ceremony (as opposed to a civil ceremony). You will be issued with a marriage certificate that is partially left blank to be filled by the imam.

2. Fill out the Mustafa Center Marriage Registration Form (you can pick it up in person from our office or download the English version here | Farsi version here).

3. The bride and groom (or their authorized representatives) should agree on a specific (mahr) dowry.

4. The bride can be Muslim, Christian or Jewish. The groom must be Muslim. Islamic Law does not allow any exceptions.