Conditions of Marriage in Islam.

Marriage is a solemn and sacred social contract between bride and groom. This contract is a strong covenant as expressed in Quran: “And how could you take it while you have gone in unto each other and they have taken from you a solemn covenant?” (An-Nisaa’ 4:21).

The minimum conditions of marriage are the following:

1- The consent of the guardian of the woman;

2- The presence of witnesses;

3- Offering and acceptance;

4- and mahr (dowry).

Once the above conditions have been fulfilled, the marriage will be valid.

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said, 

“There is no (valid) marriage without a guardian and two reliable witnesses.” (At-Tirmidhi)