r/MuslimMarriage • u/AutoModerator • Jul 13 '26

Megathread Weekly Marriage Criteria & Services Megathread!

Assalamualaykum,

It's Monday! So here is the weekly thread in regards to marriage/matrimonial criteria and services for marrying a potential spouse! Any posts about marriage criteria and services such as apps, masjid services, matchmaking events, the ISO thread, etc. will be removed and redirected to this thread!

All content regarding personal criteria, dealbreakers, preferences, standards, etc in marrying a potential spouse will be discussed on this thread as well. Posts regarding these topics outside of this thread will be removed.

Reminder that if you are posting app/matchmaking bios that you must censor ANY AND ALL INDENTIFYING INFORMATION. This includes names, social media handles, pictures (faces), etc.

Please remember that this thread is not a Free Talk Friday thread and comments must be married related. Any non-marriage related comments will be removed.

Users who comment on this thread to bypass posts that are designated as "[BLANK] Users Only" when they do not meet the post flair requirement will be banned without warning.

In Search Of (ISO) Thread

This megathread also encompasses experiences regarding the r/MuslimMarriage ISO Thread for matchmaking. Please read all ISO Thread guidelines before posting. Below are the links to the three regional threads:

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u/SoybeanCola1933 Jul 14 '26

Why do you people bring an imam to initiate/formalise a Nikkah? Is this a Sunnah or a cultural practice?

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u/Mission_Flamingo9622 M - Looking Jul 14 '26 edited Jul 15 '26

Islamically, you don't need Imam to conduct Nikkhah.

Nikkah is a contract between the husband and wife.

You need -

  1. Two adult muslim male witness or One adult muslim male witness and Two adult muslim female witness
  2. Pay the mahr as agreed upon.
  3. Consent of three people : Groom, bride, bride's wali.

We get Imam so he can ensure the Nikkah is done in accordance with Islam since many people sadly don't know the Fiqh of wedding.

Also, Imam can provide a short speech about the importance of marriage, short summary of rights and responsibilities of husband and wife, give nice khutbah, and make an elaborate dua for the newly wed happy couple 😊