Welcome to the ISC
Established in 1982, we are the oldest Sharia Council in Europe.
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Nikah
Please download the given application form. Fill the form and return it to applications@islamic-sharia.org .
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Marriage & Divorce
We offer confidential services in Islamic family matters, including talaq (husband-initiated divorce), khula (wife-initiated divorce), and mediation to resolve marital disputes in line with Islamic principles.
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Legal & Religious Guidance
Our Fatwa Department provides guidance on a wide range of issues, from family matters and financial transactions to medical ethics and worship. Our scholars work in close collaboration with the European Council for Fatwa and Research (ECFR).
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Education & Community
Please find educational classes and events here.
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FAQs
Do you offer Nikah services?
We offer Nikah services with in the office and outside the office. Please note that we have strict conditions for weddings at the ISC:
You must be eligible to be married in the UK.
You must have a UK civil marriage certificate.
You must be over 18; we require parental consent for all brides as per Islamic law.
You must have two witnesses.
If you have been previously divorced, we require a valid divorce certificate.
Which languages do your staff speak?
Our staff and scholars speak a number of languages such as English, Urdu, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Somali, Punjabi, Bravanese, Swahili and French.