🧭 Preparation & choosing a spouse · #115

How long before our akad date should we start the marriage application?

Start several months ahead, because the course, screening tests and approval take time. The usual steps include the pre-marriage course certificate, health screening tests, the application form and confirmation from the religious authority where you reside. If your future spouse lives in another state, the process involves two religious offices. Approval times differ by state and season. Do not book a hall or print cards before you are sure the documents can be completed. Check the latest list on the website or at the counter of your state Islamic religious affairs office. See marriage application documents.

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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