This Nikah Nama comprehensive checklist ensures your Nikah Nama is complete, accurate, and ready for official approval.

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✅ 1. Personal Details of Bride & Groom

Ensure the following information is clearly written and matches official IDs:

• Full names (as per CNIC/NIC/copyright)
• Father’s names (for bride, usually the Wali’s name)
• Age/Date of Birth (must meet legal marriage age requirements)
• Current & permanent addresses
• CNIC/NIC/copyright numbers (for legal validation)

❌ Common Mistake: Nicknames or incomplete names (e.g., "Ali" instead of "Muhammad Ali Khan").

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✅ 2. Mahr (Dower) Details

The Mahr is a mandatory Islamic requirement and must be specified in:

• Exact amount (in numbers and words)
• Currency (e.g., PKR, USD, gold weight)
• Prompt (Mu’ajjal) & Deferred (Mu’wajjal) portions (if applicable)

❌ Common Mistake: Vague terms like "as per Sharia" without exact figures.

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✅ 3. Consent Declarations (Ijab-o-Qubool)

The Nikah is invalid without clear verbal & written consent:

• Bride/Wali’s statement: "I give [Bride’s Name] in marriage to [Groom’s Name]."
• Groom’s statement: "I accept [Bride’s Name] as my wife with the agreed Mahr."

❌ Common Mistake: Missing or unclear consent clauses.

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✅ 4. Witnesses’ Information

At least two adult Muslim male witnesses (or as per your school of thought) must:

• Provide full names, father’s names, and addresses.
• Sign the document along with their CNIC numbers.

❌ Common Mistake: Witnesses not meeting Islamic/legal criteria (e.g., minors).

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✅ 5. Wali (Guardian) Consent

• Sunni marriages: The bride’s Wali (father/brother) must consent unless she is of age (Hanafi school allows exceptions).
• Shia marriages: Wali’s role differs; confirm with your Marja.

❌ Common Mistake: Bride signing without Wali’s approval (invalid in most Sunni schools).

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✅ 6. Special Conditions (If Any)

Optional but recommended to prevent disputes:

• Wife’s right to work/study
• Divorce clauses (Talaq-e-Tafweez)
• Polygamy restrictions

❌ Common Mistake: Ambiguous terms like "reasonable rights" without specifics.

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✅ 7. Nikah Registrar (Qazi/Maulvi) Attestation

For legal validity:

• The Nikah Khawan/Qazi must sign and stamp the document.
• Ensure the marriage is registered with local authorities (e.g., Union Council in Pakistan, Court in India).

❌ Common Mistake: Assuming Nikah is legal without government registration.

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✅ 8. Final Verification Before Submission

Before handing over the Nikah Nama:

1. Double-check spellings of names and CNIC numbers.
2. Confirm Mahr details are unambiguous.
3. Ensure all parties have signed (bride, groom, Wali, witnesses, Qazi).
4. Make multiple copies for bride, groom, and records.

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What If Errors Are Found Later?

• Minor errors: Can often be corrected via an affidavit.
• Major omissions (e.g., missing witness signatures): May require a new Nikah ceremony.

Final Tip: Keep your Nikah Nama safe—it’s essential for divorce, inheritance, and visa applications!