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Marriage Services

In Islam there are 4 conditions which must be met for a marriage to be considered valid.


  1. Consent– There must be mutual consent from both the bride and the groom. Both must explicitly express there interest to marry each other.
  2. Wali– A wali is a male guardian who looks out for the best interests of the bride.
  3. Witnesses– Two adult witnesses must be present.
  4. Mahr– The bride has a right to receive a gift from the groom. This gift is the sole property of the bride, even in case of divorce. 

If these four conditions are met a marriage is considered legal in Islam. However, in order for the Sheikh to perform the nikah the couple must provide a marriage license from the State of Michigan. Listed below are recommended resources for those interested and/or are discussing marriage.


1- Am I Marrying the Right Person? 
2- Marriage Today: Helping Muslim Marriages Thrive and Grow
3- Before Marriage: Reading the Red Flags
4- Book: 101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged" by H. Norman Wright. 

5- Before the Wedding : 150 Questions for Muslims to Ask Before Getting Married : 2nd Edition (Munira Lekovic Ezzeldine)
6- This organization offers research based resources for families. Subscribe to their Facebook page for daily articles. 
   
 http://www.thefyi.org
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  "Premarital counseling helps couples discuss expectations, identify potential problems and  
  differences that may arise in the relationship, and eventually make a decision about whether they 
  will marry. Many states provide incentives for completing premarital counseling (e.g. Minnesota, 
  Florida), while some states require it (e.g. Indiana and Mississippi). Premarital counseling has 
  been associated with a lower divorce rate, as addressing issues earlier can help increase the 
  odds of having a successful marriage. Nine out of ten couples that participated in premarital 
  counseling considered it worthwhile and were less likely to consider divorce within the first five 
  years of marriage. Formal premarital education and/or counseling also were found to reduce the 
  risk of eventual divorce, especially for those with higher risk for divorce." 
  ("POLICY." "Promoting Healthy Marriages & Preventing Divorce in the American Muslim Community" Web. 26 Feb. 2015  
  <http://www.ispu.org/content/Promoting_Healthy_Marriages_Preventing_Divorce_in_the_American_Muslim_Community>)

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​Muslim Family Services provides pre-marital counseling

12346 McDougall St.
Detroit, MI 48212
1USA

(313) 366-6800
http://muslimfamilyservices.org
 

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For a list of Muslim mental health providers / pre-marital / marital counseling:

http://www.muslimmentalhealth.com/mmh/directory​

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  • About
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      • Ihsan & ILM >
        • Ramadan 23 >
          • Ramadan 23 Payment
        • Winter Program >
          • Winter 2023 Payment
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      • Youth Group >
        • Girls Group >
          • Girls Group Payment
      • Boys Group
    • Adult >
      • Ramadan Family Fun
  • Services
    • Genesee Academy
    • Community Resources
    • Marriage Services
    • Facility Rentals >
      • Banquet Linens & Inventory
    • Mental Health
    • Medical (Free Clinic)
    • Central MI 2-1-1
    • Funeral Services
    • Foster Care
  • Media & Resources
    • FIC Youtube Channel
    • FIC in the News
  • New to Islam
    • Online Resource
    • Wudu & Salat Videos
    • Recommended Links & Readings
  • Outreach
    • Message of Submission
    • Schedule a Tour
    • Mosque Etiquette
    • Recommended Readings / DVD
  • Contact
    • Management
    • Request a Duaa >
      • Common Duaa's
    • Media Inquiries >
      • Press Releases
  • Store
  • New Page