ISLAMIC MARRIAGE CONTRACT

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

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annual conference | Page 1 of 4

In the Name of Allah the beneficence the Merciful

Allah (swt) Says,

“And one of His signs is that He created mates for you from yourselves that you may find rest in them, and He put between

you love and compassion”.

[Holy Quran: al-Roum 30, 21]

Prophet Muhammad (s) 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 (swt) 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 on the school of thought of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them).

Groom’s information and signature

Bride’s information and signature

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

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Agreed-upon Conditions

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

attendees of the Tenth Annual Conference of the Council of Shia 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 “Amicable

Companionship: Spouse Selection, Rights, Responsibilities, Etiquette, Nuptials, and Contracts” provided by the

Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in 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 with the supervision of and endorsement by a religious scholar qualified in the matter of divorce.

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

List of Conditions

Bride’s signature

Groom’s signature

1

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.

___________

2

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

_______ months without a religiously acceptable excuse.

___________

3

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

wife cannot continue in the marriage.

___________

4

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

the wife.

___________

5

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

cases where there is no automatic right of annulment.

___________

6

If the husband becomes sterile or it is 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.

___________

7

If the husband is imprisoned for a period that is considered

unbearable for the wife.

___________

8

Any type of negative addiction by the husband which makes the

family life difficult to continue and unbearable for the wife

___________

9

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

one year and upon verification and notification.

___________

10

If the husband takes another wife without the consent of the

present wife.

___________

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

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

___________

12

If the husband prevents/hinders the wife from practicing her

religious duties.

___________

13

In the case that the husband willingly divorces his wife according

to civil law but abstains from divorcing her according to Islamic

Law

___________

Additional Conditions

Bride’s signature

Groom’s signature

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___________

Notice(s):

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Signatures

Full Name

Signature

Date

Groom

__________________________________

___________________

________________

Bride

__________________________________

___________________

________________

Bride’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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