1. A marriage contract or ceremony in Islamic law; the formal agreement between a man and woman to marry according to Islamic tradition.
Usage: Islamic religious and legal term; commonly used in Muslim communities and Islamic contexts

Examples

• The nikah ceremony was held at the mosque with family and friends present.
• In Islamic tradition, the nikah is a binding contract between the bride and groom.
• They exchanged vows during the nikah, making their marriage official under Islamic law.
• The imam presided over the nikah and witnessed the couple's consent to marry.
• Preparation for the nikah involved both families coming together to discuss the marriage agreement.