Prayer times for Munich

Friday prayer 13:30

Nikah in Munich

The Islamic marriage

We conduct nikah ceremonies in our mosque, led by one of our imams. Here you find everything you need to prepare.

Bride and groom seated before the imam in the prayer hall, family and guests looking on

النِّكَاحُ مِنْ سُنَّتِي فَمَنْ لَمْ يَعْمَلْ بِسُنَّتِي فَلَيْسَ مِنِّي

“Marriage is part of my Sunna, and whoever does not follow my Sunna is not of me.”Sunan Ibn Majah, no. 1846

Requirements

  • Both spouses are present
  • At least one spouse lives in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, shown by ID or a registration certificate no older than six months
  • The bride is unmarried, both Islamically and legally
  • If the bride has a wali, his consent is required and his presence is very welcome
  • Amount and type of the mahr are agreed at the latest on the day
  • A prior civil marriage is not required

Documents

  • Valid ID cards or passports of both spouses and the witnesses
  • For a previous marriage, proof of divorce, Islamic and legal

Witnesses

Two Muslim men are required as witnesses. The couple brings them, and they may not be ancestors or descendants of the couple. Ideally they are practising Muslims who know at least one of the spouses personally.

The ceremony

  1. Recording your details
  2. A short talk on the meaning of nikah
  3. The nikah khutba
  4. Conclusion of the marriage
  5. Dua, the joint supplication

Please allow about 45 to 60 minutes.

Good to know

  • The fee is €100, payable on the day
  • Several marriages may take place in one appointment
  • Photos and videos are not permitted during the ceremony
  • Please dress modestly, women are asked to wear a headscarf
  • Please be on time

Book an appointment

Our imam Mufti Umar gives appointments up to two months in advance. Please let him know early about any changes or cancellations.