Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials. May Allah shower you both with his mercy and envelop you in his grace and unite you in goodness.
The IAGH is pleased to offer the Berlin Mosque for wedding ceremonies, subject to the Reservations policy and applicable Rules. You may request the Imam to perform the Nikah ceremony or arrange for your own Imam, subject to advance permission.
In adherence with Islamic legal requirements, IAGH policy requires the following:
- All weddings must be legally registered
- Presence of all parties and their representatives
- Each individual must be 18 or older, even if allowed by CT law
- Public announcement
The IAGH reserves the right to refuse wedding ceremonies which fail to comply with the above policy.
Premarital Counseling
IAGH strongly recommends premarital counseling to assist in ironing out potential issues before the marriage ceremony. Imam is available for a wide range of counseling services. IAGH also reserves the right to refuse wedding ceremonies where pre-marital counseling has not taken place, subject to the discretion of Imam and the Board.
Obtaining a Marriage License
Approximately two to four weeks before the wedding ceremony, please arrange for the marriage license from the Town of Berlin Town Clerk’s Office located at Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Rd., Berlin, CT 06037.
The requirements for the license are as follows:
- When you apply, please be ready with: the birthplace of both parents, your mother’s maiden name, the date that you will be getting married on, your social security number, and who will be performing the ceremony.
- Photo identification and fee payment. Both individuals must appear in person. Check operation times with the Town Clerk’s Office and allow about a half-hour of processing time. Berlin Town Clerk’s Office #860-828-7035.
- Check with the town regarding the marriage license fees.
The Islamic Association of Greater Hartford may issue an Islamic Marriage License, which is not a legal document, but which confirms that the Nikah ceremony took place in compliance with Islamic law. For a copy of your marriage license, please contact the Town of Berlin.