We Officiate, Nikah, Nikah+, katb al-kitāb and Interfaith Marriages
We officiate Nikah, Nikah+, Katb al-Kitāb, Aqd, and Interfaith Marriages.
For the past 16 years, we have been officiating Muslim Nikah, Nikah+, and interfaith marriages. Nikāḥ kitāba, also known as katb al-kitāb or the Aqd, which means “celebrate marriage,” has become an increasingly common and preferred method of marriage for many young Muslim couples.
We believe that anyone who subscribes to the idea of one God, takes accountability for their actions, and cares for creation is considered a Muslim. We make no distinction among different sects, as the Creator, Rabbul Aalameen, does not differentiate. Therefore, we are pleased to officiate the traditional Nikah or Nikah+ ceremonies that honor the couple’s civic and other traditions, regardless of whether they are from different denominations, including Sunni, Shia, Ahmadi, Bohra, Ismaili, Sufi, WD Muhammad group, Nation of Islam, and other traditions.
Mike has written over 1,500 articles on various aspects of Islam. These articles are available at www.WorldMuslimCongress.org and in the book “American Muslim Agenda,” available on Amazon. His new book, “Islamic Values,” is scheduled for release in July 2026.
We also officiate Nikah ceremonies for individuals from Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Americas. Our ceremonies are customized to reflect each culture, and we engage with parents to seek their blessings.
You can read Muhammad Asad’s exegesis on “Who is a Muslim and what is Islam” https://interfaithmarriages.org/who-is-a-muslim-and-what-is-islam/.
Thinking in Islam: Why Reflection and Reason Are Central to Faith – https://muslimweddingofficiant.org/islamic-pluralism/thinking-in-islam-why-reflection-and-reason-are-central-to-faith/
Is thinking encouraged in Islam? Absolutely. The Quran is filled with verses that invite reflection, reasoning, and contemplation. For years, I have used the slogan: “If it is not common sense, then it is not Islam.” This message is also a fundamental aspect of my work at the World Muslim Congress.
Over the past two years, I have been compiling verses that directly urge the reader to think, reason, and reflect. One verse that I frequently recite during interfaith marriages has inspired much of my reflection:
Allah is the Arabic word for God. He is known as the Rabbul Aalameen (Quran 1:2), the Creator of the universe and beyond our imagination. He is the one who causes, maintains, and recycles everything we see and everything beyond our understanding. Prophet Muhammad is described as a mercy to humanity, and we should strive to embody that quality as well. We are called to be creators of peace and harmony, allowing every human being to live securely.
The Quran serves as a book of guidance for all times, especially for those who reflect and think. With over 44 verses encouraging us to reflect, we must consider how these teachings apply to our lives. When God states in the Quran 30:21 that He is the one who instills love between two souls, enabling them to come together and live in tranquility and harmony, we can interpret this in contemporary terms. It’s as if He has placed a “love chip” in each person’s heart, like a GPS implant connecting two souls—yours and your fiancée’s—among the 8.5 billion people in the world.
In Quran 30:21, Safi Kaskas writes, “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 600 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.