Premarital Services
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This guidance is available for individuals or potential couples who are considering marriage but need some Islamic guidance to help them navigate their choices. The purpose is to help individuals and potential couples understand the importance of utilizing the engagement period effectively to get to know their prospect in preparation for a successful marriage, in addition to other relevant issues.
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This consultation session addresses the financial needs and plans of potential couples who want to understand the Islamic position on the issue of pre-planning and separating the financial assets of the two spouses before marriage.
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To officiate your marriage and receive your Islamic marriage certificate/contract from Muslim Family Consulting, you MUST meet the following requirements:
1. The bride and the groom MUST obtain one of the following documents:
An official marriage license* from any court in the Commonwealth of Virginia. On the date of the ceremony, the marriage license cannot be older than 60 days from the date it was issued.
The official Marriage Registration/Certificate from the Commonwealth of Virginia or from any other State.
2. The bride’s Agent/Wali (her father, uncle, adult brother) MUST participate/authorize the marriage and be PRESENT at the ceremony.
3. The groom, the bride, and each of the two male witnesses MUST be PRESENT at the ceremony.
4. All participants MUST have an official government-issued, picture ID. This MUST be an original passport or an original State-issued ID, such as a driver’s license. Both the original ID and a copy MUST be submitted at the ceremony.
* To prepare the court requirements for issuing a marriage license in Virginia, please visit the following link: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/circuit/marriage/marriage-license-information
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