Mosque Foundation

1: A Muslim man marrying a Muslim woman not previously married:

• Bring your marriage license from Cook County (not any other county).
• Bride and groom must be present at the marriage contract appointment.
• The bride’s guardian must be present at the marriage contract appointment (father, brother, uncle, or paternal grandfather, even if the guardian is a non-Muslim).
• Bride may delegate a trustworthy Muslim from the community or an Imam if no guardian is available.
• Two sane adult witnesses must be present at the marriage contract appointment.
• Provide the Masjid with the names of the bride and groom, guardian, and witnesses in English and Arabic or another language, as indicated on their official documents/passports, plus:
  • Bride & groom’s date of birth
  • Bride & groom’s place of residence (city and state)
  • Bride & groom’s nationality
• Provide the Mahr (Dowry) gift for the bride by the groom’s party or acknowledgment of its receipt by the bride or her guardian.

2: A Muslim man marrying a Muslim woman who was previously married:

• Same requirements as above, except for the presence of a guardian.
• A previously married Muslim woman may represent herself.
• A divorced woman is to provide her legal and Islamic divorce documents.
• A widow is to provide her deceased husband’s death certificate.

3: A Muslim man marrying a non-Muslim woman:

• Same requirements as above, except for the presence of a guardian.
• Bride must be from the People of the Book (Christian, Jewish).
• The Imam may represent the bride.