FAQs
What is a Nikah?
How is Nikah performed?
Hey there! If you’re planning a Nikah, there are a few important things you’ll need to make it official. You’ll need a trained Muslim male (like an Imam) to conduct the ceremony, two Muslim male witnesses, a bride who is Muslim, Jewish, or Christian, and a Muslim groom. In some cultures, the bride might also have a Wali (guardian), but that’s optional.
No worries though—EZNikah has got you covered! We provide a trained Imam and two witnesses to make sure everything is set up perfectly for your Nikah. We’ll make sure the bride and groom are identifiable and that everyone is sane and at least 18 years old.
Here’s a quick rundown of what happens during the ceremony:
Marriage Sermon: The Imam kicks things off with a marriage sermon in any language you prefer.
Proposal (Ijab): One of you (usually the groom) will propose three times in front of the Imam and witnesses. For example, “I (groom) am making my Nikah with you (bride).”
Mahr (Marriage Gift): Both of you will decide the mahr, which is a gift from the husband to the wife, and when it’ll be paid—right away, later, or whenever the wife asks for it.
Conditions: Both of you can set any other conditions you want to include.
Acceptance (Qubul): Then, the other partner (usually the bride) will accept the proposal three times in front of the Imam and witnesses. For example, the bride might say, “I (bride) accept my Nikah with you (groom), including all conditions.”
EZNikah is here to make sure everything runs smoothly so you can focus on enjoying your special day. We’re excited to help you start this beautiful journey together!
Is an online Nikah valid?
Just to make it official, we checked with muslim scholars.They agreed that if all parties can’t be in the same space, as online Nikah is valid if the Imam and witnesses clearly identify both the bride and groom. The cool thing about EZNikah is that we make sure everyone is who they say they are and that they’re of age. We’ve got you covered.
How do I register and schedule my online EZNikah?
So, to get started on your journey to your special day, hop on over to our registration page or just head straight to our homepage. Make sure you’ve got yourself a Google email account for registration and for receiving a Google Calendar invite for your EZNikah. Once you’re there, fill out your info, and we’ll take care of the rest!
After you’ve registered, we’ll do a quick check of your details and IDs to make sure everything’s in order. Then, keep an eye on your inbox because we’ll be sending you a link for scheduling and payment.
Once you’ve taken care of the payment part, it’s time to pick out the perfect date and time for your EZNikah ceremony. Exciting, right?
After you’ve made your selection, we’ll confirm that we’ve received your payment and send you a Google Calendar invite for your chosen date and time. Easy peasy!
All that’s left for you to do is show up on time for your big day, and we’ll handle everything else. Can’t wait to celebrate with you!
So, since we’re all about that Google life, make sure you’ve got yourself a Google email account for registration and for receiving a Google Calendar invite for your EZNikah . And don’t forget to get cozy with Google Meet for your video conferencing needs before the big day rolls around. Trust me, it’ll make everything smoother!
What is the ID verification process?
Once you guys upload your ID cards and face pics, we’ll just check to make sure everything matches up with your registration information. Easy peasy!
Why am I required to provide an ID and a face picture?
Just a heads-up, muslim scholars say that for an online Nikah to be valid, the Imam and witnesses need to be able to identify both the bride and groom. You’ll need to provide ID cards and face pictures to make sure everything is legit and that you’re both of age. EZNikah takes care of verifying the IDs against the registration info, and don’t worry—we won’t share your IDs with anyone else. Hope that helps!
Who will perform my Nikah?
Don’t worry about a thing! To make sure everything goes smoothly for you, we’ve arranged for your Nikah to be conducted by an experienced, multilingual Imam who knows the ropes. You’re in good hands.
Who will witness my Nikah?
Just wanted to reassure you that everything’s all set for your big day! Your Nikah will be witnessed by two reliable witnesses who are not just trained but also multilingual. Can’t wait to celebrate with you.
What if the Imam or Witnesses are late, or don't show up or perform the Nikah properly?
So, let’s say you’re all set, and on your EZNikah ceremony video call, but the imam or witnesses are running more than 5 minutes late. No worries! Just give EZNikah a heads-up within two hours. We record all ceremonies for you! Once we verify we were late, we’ll help you reschedule, no extra charge. So, keep those lines of communication open and let EZNikah know what’s up!
What if the bride and/or groom are late to their ceremony?
If you’re more than 5 minutes late, unfortunately, there won’t be a no charge reschedule. Instead, you’ll need to reapply from scratch. So make sure to be on time for your big day!
What if the bride and/or groom do not attend the ceremony?
If you’re unable to attend, unfortunately, there won’t be a no charge reschedule. Instead, you’ll need to reapply from scratch. So make sure to be there for your big day!
Can others attend the ceremony?
The bride and groom may have any parties of their choice in their respective rooms during the Nikah ceremony video call. During registration, the bride and groom may also provide Gmail addresses of any guests they’d like to remotely join their Nikah ceremony video call.
So, here’s the scoop. Basically, the bride and groom can totally have their own little celebration in their rooms during the ceremony. It’s all about making it personal, right? And get this – when you sign up, you can even invite some of your pals by providing us their Gmail addresses, so they can tune in remotely. How cool is that? Bottom line: it’s all about making sure everyone feels connected, no matter where they are.
How early can I schedule the ceremony
You can actually schedule one as soon as 7 days from now! Crazy, right? It’s pretty cool how quickly you can get everything sorted.
How far out can I schedule the ceremony
EZNikah ceremonies can be scheduled up to 30 days out.
Which scheduling and video conferencing app do you use?
So, since we’re all about that Google life, make sure you’ve got yourself a Google email account for registration and for receiving a Google Calendar invite for your EZNikah . And don’t forget to get cozy with Google Meet for your video conferencing needs before the big day rolls around. Trust me, it’ll make everything smoother!
How long does the ceremony last?
So, about scheduling your EZNikah ceremony, you’ve got a good window of time – up to 30 days out. Plenty of time to plan and prepare, right? Mark your calendar and get everything sorted hassle-free.
What are the steps of the ceremony?
So, when it comes to tying the knot, here’s what you gotta know for a valid Nikah:
First up, you gotta have the marriage sermon from the Imam. It can be in any language.
Then, it’s all about the declarations. The groom, he’s gotta announce his ‘ijab’ – like, he’s offering himself to the bride. Picture him saying something like, ‘Hey, I’m making my Nikah with you!’ Simple, right?
Now, about that mahr, the marriage gift. The groom’s gotta state it clearly, and when it’ll be given to the bride – could be right away, or later, or whenever the wife asks for it. Gotta keep it fair and square.
Oh, and both of them can throw in any extra conditions they want, just to make sure everyone’s on the same page.
Last but not least, the bride’s gotta give her ‘qubul’, her acceptance. Just like, ‘Yeah, I’m in, let’s do this!’ All in front of the Imam and the witnesses.