Haq Mehr (the terminologies used for Haq Mehr in English version of the Nikah Nama are ‘Dowery and ‘Guarantee for marriage’) is not only a gift that a woman gets at the time of the wedding, but it also guarantees her financial protection in case of a divorce. Section 13 to 17 are very important part of the Nikah Nama for bride as the amount of her Haq Mehr is stated in this section. These clauses include the information of the attorneys and witnesses that are assigned by the bride and the groom.Ĭlause 12 is about the date of the marriage.Ĭlause 13 to 17 – Particularities related to Haq Mehr "child” means a person male or female who is under eighteen years of age.Ĭlause 7 to 11 – Information of Attorneys and Witnesses In Sindh, the Sindh Child Marriages Restraint Act, 2013 is applicable, which defines a child as following: "child" means a person who, if a male, is under eighteen years of age, and if a female, is under sixteen years of age. Apart from the Sindh province, the Child Marriage Restraint Act 1929 is currently applicable across Pakistan, which states: However, in most parts of the country the minimum age of the bride is 16 and the age of the groom is 18, with the exception of the Sindh province, where the minimum legal age of marriage for both the bride and the groom is 18 years. This clause is important to identify child marriages, which are illegal in Pakistan. 6 are very important because the age of the groom and the bride are stated in these clauses respectively. Like the address of the place where the marriage ceremony is taking place, name of the bride and groom, name of their fathers and their addresses including their age. The clause-by-clause breakdown of Nikah Nama is as below: Clause 1 to 6 – Basic Information of the Bride and GroomĬlause 1-6 of the Nikah Nama include basic information. In this article, we will discuss different clauses of a Nikah Nama and how they can be filled to ensure the provision and protection of the rights of both parties that are involved.Ĭlause by Clause Breakdown of the Nikah Nama
The Nikah Nama can be later registered with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), after which the status of the bride and the groom can be updated on their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC). In Pakistan, the Nikah Nama for Muslim couple is designed under the 1961 Muslim Family Ordinance, which determines different particularities of a marriage.
This document is fundamental in officiating the marriage in Islam and helps in determining the rights and duties of both partners in a marriage (Husband and Wife). Nikah Nama, is an Islamic Marriage Contract, which is signed by both partners at the time of their marriage.
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