Marriage basics
What is the Arabic word for Islamic marriage?
Nikkah
True or False: A nikah without a wali is valid in Sunni Islam
What is the required gift from groom to bride called?
Mahr
True or False: Nikah is a form of worship in Islam.
True
True or False: Nikah is both a social and religious contract.
True
Who does the wali represent
The bride
Can the bride choose her mahr?
Yes
What must be avoided for a marriage to be halal?
Secrecy
Name one purpose of marriage in Islam
companionship, protection, or building a family
Can the wali be anyone the bride chooses?
No, it must be a qualified male guardian
When must the Mahr be given?
Either before or after the nikah, as agreed
What happens if witnesses are missing in a nikah?
The marriage is invalid
What must both bride and groom give to make the marriage valid
Consent
What is the wali’s role in the ijab?
To offer the bride in marria
What happens if no mahr amount is specified?
The marriage is still valid, and the bride is entitled to a fair mahr (mahr al-mithl) based on what similar women receive.
Under what conditions can a judge act as a wali?
When the wali unjustly refuses a good marriage proposal
In Sunni Islam, what are the conditions under which a nikah conducted without a wali might still be considered valid by some scholars?
Some scholars allow it only if the woman is previously married (a thayyib), mature, and of sound judgment, but the majority of Sunni scholars still require a wali regardless
If a wali refuses a good match without reason, what can the bride do?
Appeal to an Islamic judge (qadi)
Can Mahr be symbolic like for example teaching Quran?
Yes
What type of marriage is practiced by some Shia but not accepted in Sunni Islam?
Mu’tah (temporary marriage)