Wedding – Actually bond of Responsibilities and Rights.

 

The couple must read, understand & sign it before entering into sacred contract “Nikah”

In Light of the Teachings of Islam

"And take a covenant with Allah with utmost seriousness."
(📖 Surah An-Nahl, 16:91)

Preamble:

By entering into the sacred bond of Nikah, both the husband and wife solemnly affirm their willingness to fulfill the duties, responsibilities, and rights ordained by Allah Almighty and taught by His beloved Messenger Muhammad ﷺ.

This is not merely a social contract but a covenant before Allah, angels, and society.
Each party acknowledges that the success of their marriage will depend on fulfilling these duties with sincerity, patience, love, and fear of Allah.

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Section 1: Responsibilities of the Husband

🕋 As a husband, I accept and commit to:

• Providing financial support (nafaqah) for my wife and family to the best of my ability, including food, clothing, shelter, and necessary needs. (📖 Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:233)
• Protecting my wife, honoring her dignity, and never harming her physically, emotionally, or verbally. (📖 Surah An-Nisa, 4:19)
• Treating my wife with kindness, patience, and gentleness even during times of disagreement. (📖 Surah An-Nisa, 4:19)
• Being faithful and loyal, guarding my chastity and respecting hers. (📖 Surah Al-Mu’minun, 23:5-7)
• Consulting my wife in family matters and respecting her opinions. (📖 Surah Ash-Shura, 42:38)
• Encouraging and assisting my wife in her Islamic obligations, including prayer, fasting, and religious growth. (📖 Surah Taha, 20:132)
• Helping to raise righteous children by being a good role model, participating actively in their upbringing, and ensuring an Islamic environment at home. (📖 Surah At-Tahrim, 66:6)

Section 2: Responsibilities of the Wife

🕋 As a wife, I accept and commit to:

• Obeying my husband in matters that are in accordance with Allah’s commands and within rightful limits. (📖 Surah An-Nisa, 4:34)
• Guarding my chastity, honor, and his trust, especially when he is not present. (📖 Surah An-Nisa, 4:34)
• Supporting my husband emotionally, morally, and spiritually, standing by him with patience and understanding. (📖 Surah Al-Ahzab, 33:35)
• Managing the household responsibly, maintaining cleanliness, peace, and a loving environment. (📖 Hadith - Sahih Bukhari)
• Raising children with love, Islamic values, and a strong connection to Allah.
• Not disclosing private matters of the home or husband to outsiders without valid reason. (📖 Hadith - Sahih Muslim)
• Helping and advising my husband kindly, and reminding him towards righteousness when needed.

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Section 3: Mutual Responsibilities

🌸 Together, we both accept to:

• Maintain mutual respect, love, and mercy as Allah has commanded. (📖 Surah Ar-Rum, 30:21)
• Be patient with one another’s faults and shortcomings.
• Resolve conflicts with kindness, communication, and forgiveness.
• Protect the privacy of our marriage and never expose each other's faults to outsiders. (📖 Sahih Muslim)
• Make Islam the foundation of our home and decisions.
• Pray together, seek Allah’s blessings, and constantly work towards building a relationship that pleases Allah.

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Section 4: Commitment Before Allah

🌟 Declaration:
We, the husband and wife, solemnly declare that we have read, understood, and accepted the responsibilities, rights, and duties outlined above.
We understand that this commitment is not only towards each other but also towards Allah.
We pledge to strive to fulfill this trust with sincerity, respect, and the fear of Allah throughout our lives.

May Allah make our union a means of His mercy, love, forgiveness, and guidance. Ameen.

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Signatures:

✍️ Name of Husband & Sign: ___________________________

✍️ Name of Wife and Sign: ___________________________

📅 Date of Nikah: ___________________________

📜 Witnessed by:

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Closing Prayer (Dua of the Prophet ﷺ):

بَارَكَ اللّٰهُ لَكَ وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْرٍ

"May Allah bless you, and send blessings upon you, and unite both of you in goodness."(Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi)

 

Important Note:

✅ This document should be:

• Read aloud or silently by both parties before Nikah.
• Explained properly by a scholar or family elder if needed.
• Signed by mutual willingness — not under pressure.
• Attached optionally to the Nikah certificate for extra seriousness (where culturally or legally possible).

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