Sample Marriage Contract

We know that wedding preparations can consume a lot of time and energy. We also believe that a marital contract is the best way to honour this sacred commitment. To help you navigate this chapter, we have developed a free template for download. It is designed to be clear, comprehensive and accessible to ordinary Muslim families. It covers the essentials your contract should address including: mahr (dowry- upfront and deferred), ṭalāq tafwīd (delegated divorce right), nafaqah (maintenance), dispute resolution, polygyny and civil registration. All of this is described in plain language so that you can have the conversation as a couple upfront.