Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nikah
Noun
/nɪˈkɑː/
Definition
Nikah is a formal and legal contract that represents the marriage agreement in Islamic tradition.
Examples
- Nikah is performed during a ceremony where the couple’s families often come together.
- The nikah included the recitation of verses from the Quran.
- During the nikah, both parties express their consent to marry.
Meaning
In essence, nikah signifies the sacred bond and commitment between spouses as prescribed by Islamic law.
Synonyms
- Marriage
- Union
- Wedlock
