Adams center marriage questionnaire

ADAMS Office of Imams offers various counseling for mental health, family, marriage, religious guidance, and life coaching.

Overview

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Your decision to marry is a spiritual covenant that is rooted in a commitment to one another. A wedding is always a joyous event, and as such we are much honored that you’ve chosen us to share the occasion!

If you would like to be married at ADAMS Center or request an ADAMS Center Imam to officiate your wedding ceremony, you must complete the following steps:

• Step 1: Submit the online form “Scheduling for an Imam”. Please be sure to do this at least 3-4 weeks prior to the ceremony. Once your information is received the office of the Imam will work on securing an officiant as well as scheduling 3 mandatory premarital counseling sessions. Please click here to access the form.
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  Step 2: Please be sure to send an email to marriage services at marriageservices@adamscenter.org to schedule your counseling session. Our premarital counseling requirement is designed for the couple to gain greater insight into a harmonious marriage that is guided by Islamic teachings and principles. We pray that this process prepares both of you for the journey ahead.
• Step 3: Obtain a Marriage License from your Local County Courthouse. Please remember our nikahs are also legal marriages, therefore we must enforce this procedure. The following locations are for the VA and DC residents:
  • Fairfax County Court House (703-691-7320)
  • Arlington County Court House (703-228-4510)
  • Loudoun County Court House (703-777-0270)
  • Alexandria County Court House (703-838-5046)
  • NOTE: The original marriage license and the provided return envelope need to be dropped off to the Wedding Administrator no later than 7 days prior to the nikah.
  • Marriage Licenses and provided return envelope
  • ADAMS Marriage Application Form
  • Premarital Contract
  • If you are only seeking pre-martial counseling, and will not be getting married through ADAMS center, note that there is a suggested donation of $150.
  • Administrative fee:
    • $200 for paid members of ADAMS Center (On-site)
    • $400 for paid members of ADAMS Center (Off-site)
    • $250 for non-paying members of the ADAMS Center community (On-site)
    • $450 for non-paying members of the ADAMS Center community (Off-site)
      
      
    • “Beyond Tying the Knot” Imam Mohamed Magid and Salma Abugudairi (available for purchase in our Marriage Services office)
    • “Engagement in Islam” Imam Magid and Younus Mirza, faq.qurtubainstitute.org/2011/11/
    • “Mahr” – The Marriage Gift”