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Sheikh Omar Hassan
Shafi'i · 15 yrs experience
Religious ceremony only
- Ceremony languages:
- English, Arabic, Somali
- Serves:
- Scarborough, Markham, Pickering, Ajax
- Mosque:
- Sample Masjid At-Taqwa (Scarborough)
Nikah imam in Ajax & Pickering
Durham Region's west end, Ajax and Pickering, has a fast-growing Muslim community. The imams below travel east of Toronto for nikah ceremonies, so you don't need to bring your celebration downtown unless you want to.
Frequently asked questions
- Can an imam in Ajax & Pickering legally marry us in Ontario?
- Only if they are a registered marriage officiant with the Province of Ontario. On ImamConnect, every profile clearly shows either "Registered officiant (legal + religious)" or "Religious ceremony only". Filter for registered officiants if you need the legal marriage as well.
- Do we need an Ontario marriage licence before the nikah?
- If you want the marriage legally registered, yes. You must obtain a marriage licence from a city hall or municipal office before the ceremony, and bring it on the day. The imam cannot issue the licence for you. For a religious-only nikah, no licence is required.
- What languages can the nikah be conducted in Ajax & Pickering?
- Imams serving Ajax & Pickering conduct ceremonies in a range of languages — English, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish, Punjabi, Bengali, Somali, and more. Each profile lists the languages the imam can conduct the full ceremony in, not just speak casually.
- How quickly will we hear back after requesting a date?
- We respond within 24 hours to confirm availability, inshaAllah.