Fillable Printable Islamic Marriage Contract

Islamic Marriage Contract

Marriage Contract | This contract has been agreed upon by The Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America at the 10

annual conference | P 4 of 4

In the Name of Allah the beneficence the Merciful

ISLAMIC MARRIAGE CONTRACT

Allah (s.t.) Says,

“And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that ye may dwell in tranquility

with them,

and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts): verily in that are Signs for those who reflect”.

[Holy Quran: al-Roum, 21]

Prophet Muhammad (saw) said,

“He who marries attains half of his religion, and he should fear Allah in the second half [of his religion].”

By the book of Allah (S.T.) the Almighty and the tradition of His prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his

holy household), the marriage contract was established on the ___________ day of _________________ in the

year __________ CE corresponding to the _________ day of _______________ in the year ________ AH in the

city of _________________ , the state of ______________ and the county of __________________ , between

the “Groom” and “Bride” outlined below, and under the conditions that have been agreed upon within this

document, in accordance with Islamic Law based school thought of Ahl-ul-Bayt (peace be upon them).

Husband

Wife

Name:

Surname:

Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Dowry

Advanced Portion:

Deferred Portion:

Due:  at the nearest of the two terms (divorce or death)

 Upon the ability to do so

 Upon request

Marriage Contract | This contract has been agreed upon by The Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America at the 10

annual conference | P 4 of 4

Agreed-upon Conditions

As a result of the numerous experiences and studies in this field from the experts who are engaged in such services,

the attendees of the tenth annual conference of the Council of Shi‘a Muslim Scholars in North America who

participated in the final resolution, endorsed these terms and conditions, in hopes that following these terms will be

an important factor in achieving marital happiness and steering it away from harm with the will of the Almighty.

These terms and conditions are not limited to those mentioned hereto, they are merely suggestions given by the

experts and they are by no means binding unless agreed upon by both parties. The only terms that are considered

binding within these terms and conditions are those agreed upon by the two parties and are within this document or

have been added hereto.

We request that both parties seeking marriage within this contract attain the booklet entitled “Marriage and Divorce,

Rights and Obligations” provided by The Council of Shi’a Muslim Scholars of North America. This booklet

provides information which is important for both to learn about the rights, obligations, and manners of marriage. It

is also requested that both parties review the civil law of the state so that they may understand their rights and

obligations from a legal standpoint. Based upon this:

 The husband grants the wife, within this marriage contract, transferrable irrevocable agency in divorcing

herself, after attaining permission from the Shi’a Ithna ‘Asheri jurist, or his official representative to take

permission from him (the Jurist, in the matter of divorce.)

 In the case that the wife has attained a civil divorce in countries that do not accept religious divorces, the

wife then has the right to use her agency, in accordance with the Islamic law, to divorce herself.

 The agency given in this agreement is limited to the conditions mentioned below:

List of Conditions

Bride’s signature

Groom’s signature

If the husband refuses to provide the basic necessities of life for

the wife for a period of ____ months, regardless of the reasons,

and it was the case that he cannot commit to it or be obligated to

it.

___________

If the husband refuses his wife her conjugal rights for a period of

________ months without a religiously acceptable excuse.

___________

Due to the direct or indirect abuse by the husband, to a point the

wife cannot continue in the marriage.

___________

If the husband is afflicted with an illness which may cause risk to

the wife.

___________

If the husband loses his mental capacity (becomes insane) in

cases where there is no automatic right of annulment.

___________

If the husband becomes sterile or it becomes obvious during the

marriage that he is, which would render it impossible to produce

children. This rule will apply only if there are no children already

born to the couple.

___________

If the husband is imprisoned for a period that is considered

unbearable for the wife.

___________

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The husband's addiction to anything harmful which renders the

marriage hard to continue and unbearable for the wife.

___________

If the husband’s whereabouts remain unknown for a period of

one year and upon verification and notification.

___________

If the husband takes another wife without the consent of the

present wife.

___________

To divide what they both owned after the marriage as stated by

the law of the State, except for the bridal gift.

___________

If the husband prevents/hinders the wife from practicing her

religious duties.

___________

Additional Conditions

Bride’s signature

Groom’s signature

________________________________________________

___________

________________________________________________

___________

________________________________________________

___________

Notice(s):

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Signatures

Full Name

Signature

Date

Husband

__________________________________

___________________

________________

Wife

__________________________________

___________________

________________

Wife’s

Guardian

__________________________________

___________________

________________

Witness

__________________________________

___________________

________________

Witness

__________________________________

___________________

________________

Islamic Law Aspect

Name:

Surname:

Title:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

Signature:

Official Stamp:

Date:

Location:

Notice(s):

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