A complete step-by-step guide about Nikkah & Divorce procedure in Pakistan as per Both Islamic & Pakistani Law

1. Nikkah (Marriage)

• Nikkah is a religious marriage ceremony performed in accordance with Islamic law.

• In order to get married in Pakistan, both the bride and groom must be at least 18 years old.

• The couple must also obtain a marriage certificate from the local Union Council (a government office).

• The couple should also register the marriage with the relevant government authorities.

• Nikkah can be performed by a registered Muslim cleric or imam at a mosque, or it can be performed at the Union Council office.

• During the nikkah ceremony, the couple will make a formal declaration of their intention to marry in the presence of at least two witnesses.

• The cleric will then recite a series of prayers and ask for the couple’s consent to marry.

• After the ceremony, the cleric or imam will provide the couple with a marriage certificate.

1. Divorce (Talaq)

• In Pakistan, divorce is governed by both Islamic law and Pakistani law.

• Under Islamic law, a man can divorce his wife by saying “talaq” (divorce) three times. This is known as “talaq-e-biddat.”

• Under Pakistani law, a man can also divorce his wife through the courts by filing for divorce and obtaining a divorce decree.

• A woman can also seek a divorce through the courts by filing for khula, which is a divorce initiated by the wife.

• In order to get a divorce, the couple must meet the requirements set out in the Pakistani Divorce Act of 1869.

• The divorce process typically involves filing a petition with the relevant court, serving the petition on the other party, and attending court hearings.

• The court will consider the evidence presented by both parties and make a decision on the divorce.

• If the divorce is granted, the court will issue a divorce decree and the marriage will be legally dissolved.