Services
Services
The Council provides specialised Islamic guidance on matters relating to marriage, divorce, inheritance, family matters, and other religious issues.
Fee: £50 for a consultation call of up to 1 hour.
The Council offers mediation services for couples and families who are seeking support in resolving ongoing disputes. Our mediators are experienced in helping parties communicate constructively, explore practical solutions, and work towards a fair agreement in accordance with Islamic teachings.
Fee: £100 per session — non-refundable.
In Islam, Nikah is a marriage contract and a sacred bond between husband and wife. The Qur’an describes marriage as a serious covenant, as both spouses have responsibilities towards one another which should be fulfilled with sincerity, respect, and God-consciousness.
A Muslim should therefore make genuine effort to build a peaceful and harmonious home, seeking the pleasure of Allah through kindness, commitment, and good conduct.
A Nikah can only be conducted with the full consent of both parties. Where the bride has not previously been married, the approval of her wali/guardian is also required.
The Council conducts Nikah ceremonies both on-site and off-site. To book an appointment or make an enquiry, please contact us by phone or email.
Fee: £425 — non-refundable.
Talaq is the Islamic divorce issued by the husband, unless otherwise stated in the Nikah contract.
Talaq is a serious responsibility and should only be considered as a last resort. Couples are strongly advised to make sincere efforts towards reconciliation before proceeding. This may include discussing the issues together, involving trusted family members from both sides, seeking mediation, or consulting qualified Imams or scholars.
Where reconciliation efforts have been exhausted and the marriage remains irreconcilable, Talaq may be issued to end the marriage in an amicable and fair manner.
Please refer to the Islamic Divorce Procedure for further details.
Case files will be securely retained by the Council for six years from the date of application, after which they will be safely destroyed.
Fee: £425 — non-refundable.
Khula is the Islamic divorce process initiated by the wife. This may be sought where there are valid reasons, such as mistreatment, immoral conduct, lack of maintenance, or where the marriage has become irreconcilable.
A woman is advised not to seek Khula without valid grounds and should make sincere efforts, where possible, to preserve the marriage with mutual respect, understanding, and reconciliation. However, where the marriage cannot continue and the husband does not issue Talaq, she may apply for Khula.
Applicants must read the Khula procedure carefully before applying. Please note that approval of an application does not automatically guarantee that a divorce will be granted.
Khula cases usually take approximately 6–9 months, and there is no fast-track process.
Please do not make any payment until your application has been approved.
Fee: £425 — non-refundable.
Once a complete application has been submitted, all required documents have been received, and the case has formally commenced, the Council aims to provide an outcome within one month wherever possible.
This timeframe is not guaranteed. Some cases may take longer due to missing documents, difficulty contacting either party, delayed responses, the need for further clarification, reconciliation efforts, or referral to scholars for review.
The Council will aim to deal with each case as efficiently as possible while ensuring that the correct Islamic procedure is followed.