- Email: darulislam.us@gmail.com
- 2112 County St, Somerset, MA 02726
Marriage is a sacred covenant in Islam and a source of tranquility, affection and mercy between spouses. To ensure that every nikah in our community is conducted with proper knowledge and care, Darul Islam refers couples to Mufti Ikram ul-Haq, Imam of Masjid Al-Islam in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, for officiation and guidance.
وَمِنْ آيَاتِهِ أَنْ خَلَقَ لَكُم مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَزْوَاجًا لِّتَسْكُنُوا إِلَيْهَا وَجَعَلَ بَيْنَكُم مَّوَدَّةً وَرَحْمَةً
“And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them, and He placed between you affection and mercy.”
SURAH AR-RŪM 30:21
Nikah Officiant
Please contact Mufti Ikram ul-Haq directly to arrange your nikah. Darul Islam is available to answer any questions.
NIKAH OFFICIANT
Mufti Ikram ul-Haq
Imam, Masjid Al-Islam · Founder and Director, Fatwa Center of America
A hafiz of the Quran, Mufti Ikram ul-Haq earned his Aalim degree from Al-Madania Institute in Buffalo, New York, followed by his Mufti degree and a PhD. He is the author of Rulings of Shariah for Issues of Muslims of the West and a frequent speaker at conferences across North America.
| imam@mai-ri.org | |
| Masjid office | (401) 476-9359 |
| Masjid | Masjid Al-Islam 40 Sayles Hill Road North Smithfield, RI 02896 |
| Profile | masjidalislamri.org/imam.html |
QUESTIONS
Darul Islam
Guidance and support for couples
If you have any questions about the nikah process or need guidance on where to begin, please contact Darul Islam. We will do our best to assist you.
| darulislam.us@gmail.com | |
| Address | 2112 County Street Somerset, MA 02726 |
Arranging Your Nikah
| 1 | Contact Mufti Ikram ul-Haq. Email imam@mai-ri.org well in advance to confirm his availability, the date and location of the nikah, and any requirements. |
| 2 | Obtain a marriage license. For a nikah in Massachusetts, both partners must apply together, in person, with any city or town clerk in the state. There is a three-day waiting period before the license is issued. |
| 3 | Confirm the officiant’s authorization. Because Mufti Ikram ul-Haq resides outside Massachusetts, a Certificate of Solemnization must be obtained from the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth before a ceremony held in Massachusetts. Please allow time for this when planning the date. |
| 4 | Register the marriage. After the nikah, the completed license, with the officiant’s certificate attached, is returned to the issuing clerk so the marriage is legally recorded. |
Elements of the Nikah
| Consent | The free and willing agreement of both the bride and the groom. |
| Wali | The bride’s guardian, whose role the officiant will explain in advance. |
| Witnesses | Two adult Muslim witnesses present at the contract. |
| Mahr | The marital gift from the groom to the bride, agreed upon by both parties. |
| Khutbah | The nikah sermon, traditionally delivered by the officiant before the contract is concluded. |
خَيْرُكُمْ خَيْرُكُمْ لِأَهْلِهِ
“The best of you are those who are best to their families.”
JAMI‘ AT-TIRMIDHI 3895
Mufti Ikram ul-Haq is the Imam of Masjid Al-Islam, Rhode Island. Please contact him directly to confirm availability, fees and requirements. Legal requirements are summarized from Massachusetts state guidance as of October 2026; please confirm current details with your city or town clerk.