Nikah
The Islamic marriage contract, made before witnesses with the mahr agreed.
The nikah is the marriage itself: the bride and groom consent, the mahr (the groom's gift to the bride) is agreed, and two witnesses sign. It can be held at home, in a mosque or a hall, with an imam or qazi officiating.
The mehndi before and the walima reception after are the celebrations; the nikah is the contract.
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What does Nikah mean?
The Islamic marriage contract, made before witnesses with the mahr agreed.
Why does Nikah come up in matchmaking?
The mehndi before and the walima reception after are the celebrations; the nikah is the contract.
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