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Nikah imam in Markham

An imam making dua from the minbar

Markham families planning a nikah can choose from imams who regularly serve York Region's east side. Ceremonies at home, at a mosque, or at one of Markham's many banquet venues are all familiar territory for the imams below.

Imam Ferhat Yilmaz

Imam Ferhat YilmazHafiz

Shafi'i13 yrs

Religious ceremony onlyFast response
English, Turkish
Downtown Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Hamilton
Anatolia Islamic Centre (North York)

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Imam Shariq Khan

Imam Shariq Khan

Hanafi9 yrs

Legal + religious nikahFast response
English
Downtown Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Hamilton
Masjid Vaughan, Bradford Islamic Community Centre

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Religious ceremony only
English, Urdu, Gujarati, Arabic
Downtown Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Hamilton
Masjid-El-Noor
Legal + religious nikahFast responseOpen to interfaith nikah
English, Urdu, Arabic
Barrie, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Downtown Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Hamilton
Barrie Mosque
Sheikh Ashur Duzan

Sheikh Ashur DuzanHafiz

Hanbali25 yrs

Legal + religious nikahFast response
English, Arabic
Downtown Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Hamilton
Islamic Society of Vaughan

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Mosques in Markham

Many families hold their nikah at their local mosque. See each mosque's imams and how to book a nikah there.

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Frequently asked questions

Can an imam in Markham legally marry us?
Only if they are authorized to perform marriages in Ontario. 14 of the 17 imams listed for Markham are registered officiants, so they can do the nikah and the legal marriage in one ceremony. 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 get the marriage licence from the province 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.
How much is a marriage licence in Markham?
Clerk's Office, Markham Civic Centre lists the fee as $200.00, paid online. Refunds are not issued. You apply at 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham. Fees change, so confirm the amount before you go. Our step-by-step guide covers the ID and documents to bring.
What languages can the nikah be conducted in Markham?
The imams listed for Markham conduct ceremonies in English, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish and Gujarati. Each profile lists the languages the imam can conduct the full ceremony in, not just speak casually.
Can a Muslim woman have a nikah with a non-Muslim partner?
The imams on ImamConnect follow the mainstream position that a Muslim woman's nikah requires a Muslim husband, so we cannot arrange it. A Muslim man may marry a Christian or Jewish woman, and some imams are open to that (use the interfaith filter). If your situation is different, message us: we can refer you to legally authorized officiants for a civil marriage and can connect you privately with an imam if you would like to talk.
How quickly will we hear back after requesting a date?
We usually reply within 15 minutes, inshaAllah, and only share your details once an imam confirms.

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