We Officiate, Nikah, Nikah+, katb al-kitāb and Interfaith Marriages
We officiate Muslim Nikah Kitaba and interfaith marriages. Nikāḥ kitāba, also known as katb al-kitāb or “celebrate marriage,” has become an increasingly common and preferred way of marriage for many young Muslim couples.
Allah is the Arabic word for God. He is known as the Rabbul Aalameen (Quran 1:2), the creator of the universe and beyond. He is the causer, maintainer, and recycler of everything we see and beyond our understanding. Prophet Muhammad is a mercy to mankind, and we are the creators of peace and harmony for every human to live securely.
The Quran is a book of guidance for all times for people who reflect and think (50+ verses call on us to reflect), and we must consider how it applies to us. When God says (30:21) that he is the one who installs love between two souls to come together and live in tranquility and harmony, we can interpret it in today’s terms. It’s as if he installed a love chip in individuals’ hearts, like a GPS implant in every human being, bringing two souls together – that is, you and your fiancée among the 8.5 billion people. Quran 30:21- Safi Kaskas, “And among His signs is that He created spouses for you from among yourselves, so that you may find peace with them, and He has placed affection and mercy between you. In this, there are signs for people who think.”
About Dr. Mike Mohamed Ghouse
Coaching is available to our couples to address conflicts arising from religious and cultural practices.
We make no distinction between one Muslim or the other; whoever claims to be a Muslim is a Muslim and we don’t judge anyone’s faith, only Allah does that. All of us follow the divine guidance from the Quran. We have officiated Intrafaith marriages between Muslims of all traditions (denominations).
To be a Muslim means to be a peacemaker who works to mitigates conflicts and fosters goodwill, following the example of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). A Muslim can be defined as an exemplary citizen dedicated to promoting harmony in Allah’s Aalameen (universe and beyond).
A Muslim cares for fellow humans and the environment, advocates for justice for all, and believes that every person is equal in the eyes of God except those who go astray. A Muslim strives to create cohesive societies where everyone can live freely, without fear of their fellow human.
Beyond being a wedding officiant, Dr. Mike Ghouse is an author (American Muslim Agenda), a pluralist (Center for Pluralism), a director (World Muslim Congress), and a social scientist (The Ghouse Diary). His affiliations with American Marriage Ministries and the Universal Sufi Order and his support for Muslims for Progressive Values reflect his commitment to progressive and inclusive ideologies.
Dr. Mike Mohamed Ghouse has officiated over 450 weddings, including Nikah, Nikah+, civil ceremonies, interfaith marriages, and secular weddings. He is licensed to officiate civil marriages within the United States and is available to travel anywhere in the country and to destinations outside the U.S., depending on his schedule.
He has also perfected virtual Nikah ceremonies and has officiated weddings in various countries, including France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Mexico, Egypt and India.
As the Quran states (30:21), “Allah puts love between two individuals and brings them together.” When two individuals fall in love, marriage is the ultimate milestone in their relationship. For Muslims, the role models are Muhammad (pbuh) and Hazrat Khadija, his wife. She was a successful merchant who employed Muhammad (pbuh) to manage her business. Over time, they developed trust, respect, and affection for each other. Eventually, she proposed, and he accepted. They married and lived happily together.
Like them, our couples often meet in school, college, at work, in libraries, through friends, or during social gatherings. They discover compatibility (Quran 2:221), fall in love, propose, accept each other, and move forward to marry and share their lives.
Dr. Mike Ghouse understands the significance of faith in relationships. He customizes wedding proceedings and sermons after thorough consultations with the couple and their families, always respecting their diverse religions and beliefs. Conflict mitigation and nurturing goodwill come naturally to him, as demonstrated by his work. Additionally, he offers coaching to help couples lead smoother, more harmonious lives.
If one partner is not a Muslim and wishes to convert willingly, Dr. Ghouse will conduct the conversion ceremony before the Nikah and explain the role of a Muslim: a universal citizen who cares about fellow humans, life forms, and the environment. A Muslim is called to serve humanity. Importantly, this process involves no compulsion, threat, subtle suggestion, or manipulation; freedom and sincerity are fundamental principles in Islam that must be followed without fail.
Why choose us
We love & know what we do
We have experience in handling a wide range of situations, such as liaising with parents to gain their support and orchestrating flawless celebrations. If one partner is not Muslim but wishes to convert of their own volition, we can facilitate that process. Additionally, we are well-versed in conducting virtual Nikah ceremonies worldwide.
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How Wedding Officiant Works
- The initial conversation with the Wedding Officiant Dr. Mike Ghouse
- A 30 points Questionnaire follows to design the wedding proceeding.
- A conversation about handling the differences.
- Guidance on handling religious festivals at ease.
- Dealing with raising children (if at all).
- Incorporate Bride/Groom’s social, religious, or cultural traditions
- A draft outline of the ceremony will be prepared by the Officiant.
- The couple will review and modify the outline at least three times
- The officiant will perform the wedding per the agreed outline.
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God created the world in harmony and balance (Quran 55-7-11), and loves those individuals who marry and add to the harmony.
Someday we may find out what attracts a man to a woman or vice-versa, like a magnet two individuals come together to be one with each other, as if a GPS is placed between them. Religion, region, or race become secondary when two people fall in love with each other. This is what God loves, two people becoming a source of harmony and happiness to each other.