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The nikah takes minutes to conclude and shapes a lifetime, yet many couples sign it without fully understanding it. This clear, practical Islamic guide explains the nikah as both a religious covenant and, in most countries, a legal relationship. You will learn the essential elements: offer and acceptance, free consent, witnesses, and the role of the guardian, with the scholarly differences among the schools explained fairly. You will understand the mahr as the bride's right, how prompt and deferred mahr work, and which conditions may be added to the contract. The book also explains why religious marriage and civil registration both matter, who may marry whom, and the rights and responsibilities of spouses. It covers documents, agreements and wills, and the pathways of mediation, khul' and judicial dissolution when a marriage faces difficulty. It ends with a practical preparation checklist and a thirty-day plan. Every chapter has exercises, a scenario, reflection questions, and a checklist. The book also includes myths and facts, an FAQ, and a glossary. Written for engaged couples, parents, and community helpers.
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The nikah takes minutes to conclude and shapes a lifetime, yet many couples sign it without fully understanding it. This clear, practical Islamic guide explains the nikah as both a religious covenant and, in most countries, a legal relationship. You will learn the essential elements: offer and ac...
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