Scholar partnership program

 

1. Program Overview
VidNikah’s Scholar Partnership Program brings together qualified Islamic scholars (Qadis, Imams, Ulama) from diverse madhhabs to officiate online Nikah ceremonies, mentor our community, and contribute to an ethically grounded, faith-centered platform. Partners gain an opportunity to extend their reach globally, while VidNikah ensures every ceremony is valid, authentic, and enriched by your expertise.

2. Why Partner with VidNikah?

  • Global Impact: Serve Muslim couples across time zones and continents, making Nikah accessible to those separated by distance or travel restrictions.

  • Professional Growth: Build your reputation through featured scholar profiles, video introductions, and community webinars.

  • Fair Compensation: Competitive honoraria per ceremony, plus performance-based bonuses for high ratings and repeat bookings.

  • Administrative Support: We handle scheduling, client intake, technical logistics, and digital documentation—freeing you to focus on the spiritual and legal aspects.

3. Eligibility Criteria
To maintain the highest standards, we require:

  • Formal Islamic credentials (Ijazah or equivalent certification) and at least 3 years of experience officiating Nikah ceremonies.

  • Deep familiarity with at least one major madhhab (Hanafi, Shafi‘i, Maliki, Hanbali, etc.).

  • Fluent communication in English plus proficiency in at least one other language (e.g., Arabic, Urdu, Bengali, Turkish, French).

  • Strong digital literacy and willingness to learn our secure video platform.

  • Upholding of professional conduct, confidentiality, and strict adherence to Shariah guidelines.

4. Partner Responsibilities

  • Ceremony Officiation: Lead the online Nikah according to Shariah, including proposal (ijab), acceptance (qabul), witness verification, khutbah, and dua.

  • Availability: Maintain an up-to-date calendar of available slots; commit to punctuality and pre-ceremony preparation calls.

  • Documentation Review: Confirm and sign the digital Nikahnama accurately, ensuring all terms (mahr, conditions) are recorded.

  • Community Engagement: Optional participation in Q&A webinars, blog contributions on marriage guidance, and mentor-style “Ask the Scholar” sessions.

5. Application Process

  1. Submit Your Profile: Complete our online scholar application form with personal details, certifications, language skills, and a brief video introduction.

  2. Credentials Verification: Provide scanned copies of your Ijazah, certification letters, and a list of at least 5 past Nikah ceremonies you’ve officiated.

  3. Interview & Demo: Schedule a video interview with our Partnership Team, including a mock ceremony demo to assess your style and technical readiness.

  4. Onboarding & Training: Upon acceptance, attend a two-hour virtual orientation covering platform navigation, best practices for online officiation, and client-care guidelines.

6. Training & Ongoing Support

  • Platform Tutorials: Guided sessions on using our encrypted video rooms, ceremony flow tools, and digital contract system.

  • Resource Library: Access sermon outlines, khutbah templates, du‘ā compilations, and a repository of terminologies in multiple languages.

  • Scholar Forum: A private community Slack channel for partner scholars to share insights, ask questions, and collaborate on resources.

  • Technical Helpdesk: Dedicated support line for immediate assistance with connectivity, scheduling glitches, or document issues.

7. Performance & Feedback

  • After each ceremony, couples rate their experience. Partners receive anonymized feedback and a quarterly performance report.

  • High-performing scholars may be invited to lead featured livestream events, community workshops, or VidNikah-hosted conferences.

8. FAQs

  • Q: Is there a minimum number of ceremonies required per month?
    A: No strict minimum, but regular availability (at least 4 slots per month) helps maintain active status.

  • Q: How are honoraria payments disbursed?
    A: Monthly via bank transfer or PayPal, with an itemized statement of ceremonies conducted.

  • Q: Can I set my own fees?
    A: Fees are standardized by VidNikah to ensure pricing transparency; scholars receive a fixed honorarium per package level.

  • Q: What happens if a ceremony is canceled?
    A: If canceled more than 48 hours in advance, you keep any prep fee; within 48 hours, a partial prep honorarium applies per our policy.

9. Get Started
To join the VidNikah Scholar Partnership Program, please visit our online application portal at www.vidnikah.com/scholars or email our Partnerships Team directly at partners@vidnikah.com. We look forward to collaborating with you to bless thousands of couples with a seamless, authentic Nikah experience.