Yes. Raeesa Studio nikah certificates hold Islamic validity as Sharia compliant Muslim marriage contracts provided that the Mahr is stated on the certificate. You have the flexibility to personalize the Mahr directly on our website once you have selected your preferred design.

It is entirely up to you whether or not you wish to include the Mahr on the certificate. Opting to keep the certificate as a cherished keepsake without the Mahr is also a viable choice.

Raeesa Studio nikah contracts have been evaluated by recognized marriage officiants in Canada. These certificates have been signed by numerous couples worldwide, including those in the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and various European and Asian countries, at their nikah ceremonies.

It is important to note that while our nikah certificates hold Islamic validity as Muslim marriage contracts, they do not serve as official government documents. It remains your responsibility to complete the official registration of your marriage with the appropriate local government authorities.

Mahr/Mehr is a gift or amount the groom must give to bride during the nikah process.

Your nikah certificate is valid if the Mahr is included, but you can opt to leave it out and use the certificate as a keepsake instead.

View our certificate text here. Raeesa Studio nikah certificate texts have been approved by Islamic scholars and are applicable to all sects. All certificates include hand-composed Arabic calligraphy of the basmala with Surah Ar-Rum and translation at the top.

You can request for changes to the text, on the “text changes” section on the order form after choosing a design.

Marriage conditions are agreed-upon requirements that are included as part of the marriage contract. These conditions outline specific expectations and rights within the marriage. Common examples include a condition that a second wife is not permitted, how matters will be handled in the event of divorce, living arrangements, financial responsibilities, and other mutually agreed terms. Marriage conditions are added on separate pages that accompany your marriage certificate. These pages are designed to match the certificate exactly, using the same border design, border embellishment, and size you have selected. Each page can accommodate up to five conditions.

Once you've selected a design, you have the option to include additional pages for your marriage conditions. Each page can accommodate up to 5 conditions and will match the design and embellishments of your certificate.

After choosing a design, select “Marriage Conditions” on the order form under the extra customization section.

Alternatively, we've collaborated with the Canadian Council of Muslim Women, who have designed a marriage contract available for free download and use. Check it out here.

Please email us promptly. If your certificate is already in production, no changes can be made. If needed, a new certificate can be created for a fee.

Upon placing your order, you will promptly receive an email containing an order confirmation. This email will include the information you supplied in the order form. We kindly request that you carefully review the details to confirm their accuracy. If you happen to identify any inaccuracies requiring correction, we urge you to contact us without delay. It's important to note that we cannot guarantee modifications after a 24-hour period has passed.

We will only send a text preview if you specifically request it when placing your order. To request a preview, please write “send me a preview” in the notes section of the order form. Text previews are also automatically provided if you choose an extra customization such as text changes, color changes, or a couple’s crest, or select a non-English language text.

If you do not request a preview, we will proceed directly with your order and dispatch it as quickly as possible, using the information you submitted on your order form. For the fastest dispatch, we recommend not requesting a preview.

Standard preview requests will be sent via email within 1–2 business days. Orders with extra customization will receive a preview within 3–5 business days. If further edits are requested after the initial preview, a revised preview will be sent within 1–2 business days. Once you approve the final text, please allow 5 business days for us to create your certificate before it is dispatched for shipping.

Important: Requesting a preview may extend the production timeline, especially if multiple edits are needed or if there is a delay in your approval. It is your responsibility to respond promptly to our emails and, if needed, to accommodate any expedited shipping to meet your desired delivery date.

Note: Due to copyright restrictions, the border design is not included in the preview, unless you have requested a color change as part of your customization.

Yes. If you wish for your officiant or mosque to review the certificate, please specify this request in the notes section when placing your order.

Raeesa Studio Nikah Certificate text has been reviewed and approved by respected Muslim scholars and officiants internationally.

Our Nikah certificates are created by our in-house designer, Sana, who has over 15 years of experience in graphic design, specializing in the print industry, and a deep passion for Islamic art. Each certificate design is original and protected under copyright.

Contact us to get in touch with our designer directly.

Our certificates are printed on thick archival paper, renowned for its use by fine art artists worldwide. Our paper is textured for a premium feel.

We use ultra-high quality, archival aqueous, pigment based ink that are designed specifically for precise color graphics.

Every nikah certificate showcases handcrafted Arabic calligraphy featuring a portion of Surah Ar-Rum. This calligraphy was meticulously created by our skilled calligrapher in Turkey and then digitally transferred to our contract templates. If you would like the full Arabic ayah used or a different English translation instead, please add this on the note section of the order form after you choose a design.

Read more about our calligraphy here.

Yes, you can request this in the
notes section of the order form when you are placing an order.

Our standard customization options include adding the names of the groom and bride, along with the date, location, mahr, and signature areas. You can also choose the order in which the groom or bride's name appears, select different fonts for the couple's names, and specify the number of witnesses. We are continuously expanding our range of customization choices!

For extra customization, you have the option to add a couple's crest, make text adjustments, change colors, add extra marriage condition pages, and more. You can explore all the customization choices once you've selected a design.

Note: For text and color changes, there is a limit of 2 rounds of edits. Should you require further changes, there is an additional fee per round.

For more information, visit our Customization Options page.

The couple’s crest is a unique emblem exclusive to Raeesa Studio nikah certificates and wedding products. Our calligrapher will create a beautiful crest featuring the groom and bride's first names in Arabic.

Choose the option when you are filling out the order form when placing an order.

Note: Our calligrapher will create one unique hand-composed design. If you need additional versions, there will be a fee for each new version.

We can change parts of our design for a fee. Please email us at info@raeesastudio.com with the date of nikah, shipping address, and design you would like changed.

If you're completing the order form and are unsure of the Islamic date, you can leave it blank, and we will fill it in for you using our references.

The Islamic/Hijri calendar is lunar based, hence, the exact date may not be accurate until the start of that month. However, the dates may be estimated using various sources. Keep in mind, if your nikah is after Magrib, that will count as the next day.

Alternatively, you can obtain the Islamic date from your local mosque, Imam, Officiant, or online sources if you prefer to provide it.

To ensure safe shipping, if you order just the certificate, it will be shipped either rolled in a sturdy tube or flat in a protected box with layered protection. If you order a frame or bundle, your certificate will always be shipped flat with protective layers, along with the frame or other items in the box.

For our Folder Nikah Contract set, the certificate pages will be placed inside the folder, with acid-free protective paper between the pages and around the vegan leather. The folder is then wrapped in plastic and packaged in a foldable box for delivery.

In some cases, your contract may arrive rolled to protect it during shipping. If it does, lay it face down and place a substantial weight such as a laptop, books, or similar items on top to help it flatten naturally. Do not bend it in the opposite direction. Allow a few days for the certificate to fully unfurl. If you have ordered a frame, you can also place the certificate directly inside the frame to help flatten it.

Read our guide on how to flatten your certificate.

Typically, most couples hand over the marriage certificate to the officiant at the start of the ceremony, allowing for the signing of all necessary documents in unison. You have the choice to follow this tradition or alternatively sign the certificate towards the end of the ceremony.

If you've selected the option for only the bride and groom to sign, you can choose to do so at your convenience. Many couples have chosen to sign their certificates during receptions or even at anniversary celebrations.

When you purchase an embellished Raeesa Studio nikah certificate, you receive a completely original design created in-house. Each piece is customized with your details, giclée printed, and then hand-embellished in our studio.

Our artist hand-paints all the metallic gold details. No machines are used for the embellishing process. Each certificate is carefully primed and varnished for durability and long-term preservation. We treat every nikah certificate as a unique heirloom, not just wedding stationery.