Perth Muslim Marriage Celebrant & Imam
Authentic Islamic Nikah & Registered Civil Marriages
Providing professional, bilingual Islamic marriage celebrant services in Perth, Western Australia. Sheikh Hisham Gad guides you through a seamless, legally recognized, and Shariah-compliant wedding registration process.
"And He put between you love and compassion; most surely there are signs in this for a people who reflect."
Authorized Islamic & Civil Marriage Celebrant Services in Perth
I am a Registered Marriage Celebrant as well as a fully qualified Imam which allows me to perform both civil and Islamic weddings anywhere in Western Australia. I offer a choice of ceremonies to suit your needs โ either an Islamic marriage only (Islamic Nikah), both Islamic and civil marriage in the one ceremony, or just a civil marriage ceremony (if you have previously done your Islamic Marriage and you wish to have it registered). See Services for more information.
The marriage ceremony can be conducted in both English and Arabic and caters for couples from all ethnic backgrounds, accommodating a diversity of audiences, Muslim or Non-Muslim. Serving couples across Perth and Western Australia including Rivervale, Belmont, Victoria Park, Bentley, Cannington, Mirrabooka, Midland, Fremantle, and beyond. I believe the best place to start is over a cup of coffee, so please feel free to contact me for a chat or meeting.
About Sheikh Hisham Gad
Imam & Registered Marriage Celebrant
Perth's Trusted Registered Celebrant & Imam
I am a Registered Marriage Celebrant as well as a fully qualified Imam which allows me to perform both civil and Islamic weddings anywhere in Western Australia. I offer a choice of ceremonies to suit your needs โ either an Islamic marriage only (Islamic Nikah), both Islamic and civil marriage in the one ceremony, or just a civil marriage ceremony (if you have previously done your Islamic Marriage and you wish to have it registered). See Services for more information.
The marriage ceremony can be conducted in both English and Arabic and caters for couples from all ethnic backgrounds, accommodating a diversity of audiences, Muslim or Non-Muslim. I believe the best place to start is over a cup of coffee, so please feel free to contact me for a chat or meeting.
Services & Counselling
Tailored options for your legal and spiritual journey
Civil & Islamic Marriage
Our comprehensive dual marriage ceremony ensures that your union meets the legal guidelines of the Australian Government (under the Marriage Act 1961) while satisfying all essential parameters for a valid Islamic Nikah contract. Sheikh Hisham Gad oversees the preparation and lodgment of the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) form, sights required birth and identity documents, performs the bilingual sermon (Khutbah), coordinates the verbal consent and vows, and registers the marriage with the Western Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. You receive a legally recognized Civil Marriage Certificate and an official Islamic Nikah Certificate.
Islamic Nikah Only
Officiating your wedding strictly in accordance with traditional Islamic rites (Arkan al-Nikah). Sheikh Hisham Gad will guide you through the religious prerequisites, including verifying the bride's Wali (guardian) consent, arranging the agreed-upon Mahr (dowry gift), and supervising the verbal contract signatures by two adult Muslim male witnesses. A bilingual wedding sermon containing selections from the Holy Quran and Prophet's Sunnah will be delivered. You will be presented with a decorative Islamic Nikah Certificate. Note: This ceremony is not legally registered with the Australian state.
Civil Registration Only
Designed for couples who have already completed their traditional Islamic Nikah (either in Australia or overseas) and now require formal legal registration under Australian civil guidelines. Sheikh Hisham Gad manages the civil paperwork, starting with the mandatory one-month waiting period after lodging the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) form, verifying original passport and birth certificates, and conducting the legal civil vows in the presence of two witnesses.
Prospective Spouse Visas
If you are sponsoring your partner or fiancรฉ under the Prospective Spouse Visa (Subclass 300) to enter Australia, you must provide official celebrant proof of your intent to marry. Sheikh Hisham Gad registers your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) and issues the required certified Celebrant Support Letter for the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Embassy. If your partner is currently overseas, we coordinate all document signatures remotely.
Relationship Counselling
Construct relationship foundations or resolve marital disputes with professional counselling and arbitration services. Sheikh Hisham Gad combines theological Islamic guidance with practical counselling techniques and community welfare frameworks. Sessions cover pre-marital planning, expectations, and family communication, available 7 days a week by appointment.
Islamic Wills (Wasiyyah)
Ensure your estate is divided according to the Shariah inheritance laws (Surah Al-Nisa) rather than secular Western Australian state rules. Sheikh Hisham Gad assists in compiling legally binding Islamic Wills (Wasiyyah) that satisfy both Australian legal probate standards and religious guidelines, protecting your heirs from hardship.
Marriage Legals & Guidelines
Understanding required paperwork and ceremony sequences
โ๏ธ Australian Civil Marriage Requirements
- Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM): The law requires that you sign and lodge the official Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) form with the celebrant at least one calendar month before your ceremony date. The form remains valid for up to 18 months.
- Legal Age Limits: The minimum age for marriage in Australia is 18. An underage marriage (for someone aged 16-18 marrying an adult) requires a Judge or Magistrate's permission alongside parental consent.
- Identity and Birth Documentation: Citizens born in Australia must provide an original birth certificate (note: Australian passports are not accepted as primary proof for citizens born in Australia). Citizens born outside Australia must show a foreign passport or birth certificate translated into English by a certified NAATI translator. If these documents are unavailable, the Celebrant can prepare a Statutory Declaration explaining the absence.
- Prior Dissolutions: If either party has been married before, they must present legal evidence of how the marriage ended (original Divorce Certificate/Decree Absolute or Death Certificate).
- Civil Witnesses: Two adult witnesses aged 18 or older must be present at the ceremony to witness and sign the registers.
๐ Islamic Marriage (Nikah) Requirements
- Identification Check: Valid photo identity cards or passports for the bride, groom, and witnesses must be provided.
- Bride's Wali (Guardian): Consent and presence of the bride's representative (father, grandfather, brother, or paternal uncle) are required. If no Wali is available, the Imam can act in this capacity.
- Mahr (Bridal Dowry): Agreement on the bridal gift (Mahr) given by the groom to the bride at the time of the wedding.
- Marital Status: Documentation showing the legal and religious dissolution of any previous marriages.
- Nikah Witnesses: Two adult male Muslim witnesses must be present to witness the signing of the Nikah contract.
Marriage Document Checklist
A helper tool to track files you have successfully prepared.
Meetings & Consultations
First Meeting: We will sit together to fill out the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) form and lodge it. During this session, we also book the date, time, and venue (which can be updated later if needed). Sheikh Hisham will address any questions and guide you on the planning steps.
Second Meeting: Before the ceremony, we meet to handle all final paperwork, rehearse the wedding procedures and vows, and plan visual arrangements like seating, certificate fonts, and specific cultural requests. For simple, "No Fuss" ceremonies, this step can be bypassed.
The Ceremony Sequence
- Khutbah Ul-Iftitaah: The beautiful opening sermon in Arabic and English.
- Marriage Sermon: Spiritual advice based on the Quran and Sunnah.
- Ijab and Qabul: Exchanging formal vows of proposal and acceptance.
- Supplication (Dua): Seeking blessings for the couple.
- Rings & Mahr: Exchanging rings or presenting the bridal dowry.
- Speeches: Special requests or messages from family members.
- Signatures: Exchanging signatures on civil and Islamic registers.
- Presentation: Presenting the couple with their marriage certificates.
Overseas Couples Guide
Arranging your Australian wedding from abroad
Marry Legally in Perth with Seamless Remote Planning
Regardless of your current country of residence or nationality, anyone is legally permitted to marry in Perth, Western Australia. Sheikh Hisham Gad simplifies the process, ensuring minimal red tape. We assist you in coordinating your marriage ceremony, which includes finding beautiful venuesโsuch as scenic public parks, pristine beaches, or wedding function halls. We can also provide a dedicated local conference room for private registries.
Sheikh Hisham has successfully arranged and registered marriages for couples visiting from Malaysia, New Zealand, Japan, England, Sweden, France, Singapore, Colombia, China, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, and Thailand.
Almost the entire preparation can be managed online. You sign and lodge the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) form, having it witnessed by an authorized official in your home country (such as a Notary Public, Australian Consular Officer, or Diplomatic Representative), and email the scan to us at least one calendar month before your ceremony. Upon arrival in Perth, you must bring the original papers (birth certificates or passports) for verification.
All other details are handled digitally or when you arrive in Perth. If previously married, you must show the original Divorce Certificate or Death Certificate (with NAATI translations if they are not in English). For Australian-born citizens returning home to marry, original birth certificates are mandatory (passports are not accepted for citizens born in Australia). You will be issued two certificates on the day, and your marriage will be officially registered with the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Islamic-Only Marriage (Nikah) for International Couples
If you seek an Islamic Nikah ceremony only, the requirements are: valid photo ID and birth records, Wali consent from the bride's representative (father, brother, or uncle, if applicable), agreed Mahr, and original divorce/death certificates for any prior marriages.
Prospective Spouse Visas
Immigration-compliant letters and registrations
Official Celebrant Support for Visas
Sponsoring a partner under the Prospective Spouse Visa (Subclass 300) requires official declaration of your intent to marry. The Australian Department of Home Affairs mandates a letter from a registered marriage celebrant confirming the lodgment of the NOIM.
Sheikh Hisham Gad regularly issues these official verification letters along with copy-certified NOIM forms. If both parties are currently overseas, the entire process can be conducted via email and telephone, ensuring deadlines are met in line with visa applications.
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Islamic Classes & Counselling
Quranic recitation programs and family counselling
Quran & Tajweed Classes
Active Quranic classes focusing on articulation, recitation rules, and correct phonetics (Tajweed). Tailored for older youths and adults.
Marriage & Family Counselling
Confidential, structured counselling for couples and individuals seeking pre-marriage preparation or dispute mediation. Supported by certified welfare guidelines.
Shariah-Compliant Wills
Secure your heritage according to Islamic law
Prepare a Legally Recognized Wasiyyah
Dying intestate (without a will) in Australia means your estate is distributed according to default state laws, which are entirely secular and differ from Shariah inheritance guidelines. This can lead to court delays, higher taxes, and disputes.
"It is the duty of a Muslim who has anything to bequeath not to let two nights pass without writing a will."
โ Sahih al-Bukhari & Muslim
Sheikh Hisham Gad provides consultation to draft a valid Islamic Will (Wasiyyah) that fully complies with Western Australian estate law while matching the requirements of Shariah.
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Clarity on civil registrations and Nikah parameters
Client Testimonials
Heartfelt feedback from couples we've married
"Thank you Sheikh Hisham Gad for your patience and expert guidance in preparing us for our wedding. You made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process and during the ceremony."
"The marriage Khutbah was truly beautiful. We loved how you made everyone, especially our non-Muslim guests, feel so welcome and included. Highly recommend Sheikh Hisham's celebrant services!"
"Barak Allah Feek. The ceremony was simple, elegant, and strictly in line with the Sunnah. Your guidance made the registry process stress-free and easy to follow."
"We contacted Sheikh Hisham from Malaysia and managed everything remotely. He made the paperwork, NOIM lodgement, and ceremony completely seamless. Outstanding service for an overseas couple."
"Sheikh Hisham conducted our Nikah with such dignity and grace. He explained every step to our non-Arabic speaking family and made the entire gathering feel connected and at peace."
"We needed a Prospective Spouse Visa letter urgently. Sheikh Hisham handled everything efficiently and professionally. Our visa was approved without any issues. We are so grateful."
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Sheikh Hisham Gad
Perth Celebrant
Sacred Unions
Built on Love & Legality
Assalamu Alaikum. Welcome to Perth's professional Muslim Celebrant hub, serving couples under civil and Islamic laws.
"And He has put between you love and compassion..."
About Sheikh Hisham Gad
I am a Registered Marriage Celebrant as well as a fully qualified Imam which allows me to perform both civil and Islamic weddings anywhere in Western Australia. I offer a choice of ceremonies to suit your needs โ either an Islamic marriage only (Islamic Nikah), both Islamic and civil marriage in the one ceremony, or just a civil marriage ceremony (if you have previously done your Islamic Marriage and you wish to have it registered).
The marriage ceremony can be conducted in both English and Arabic and caters for couples from all ethnic backgrounds, Muslim or Non-Muslim. I believe the best place to start is over a cup of coffee โ feel free to contact me for a chat or meeting.
"Thank you Sheikh Hisham Gad for your guidance and support... You made us feel so comfortable."
โ Khairul & LauraCelebrant Services
1. Civil & Islamic Marriage
RecommendedOur dual marriage ceremony satisfies both Australian legal civil guidelines (under the Marriage Act 1961) and traditional Islamic Nikah contracts. Includes NOIM lodgement, bilingual Arabic/English sermon, and registration with BDM.
2. Islamic Nikah Only
Officiating religious wedding contracts according to Shariah rules. Verifying Wali consent, setting the Mahr dowry, and supervising male witness signatures. Issues an Islamic Nikah Certificate.
3. Civil Registration Only
For couples who have previously completed their Islamic Nikah and require legal state registration under Australian guidelines, including birth certificate checks and civil vows.
4. Prospective Spouse Visa Support
Official celebrant letters and certified Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) copies to support Subclass 300 Prospective Spouse Visa applications for the Department of Home Affairs.
5. Relationship Counselling
Pre-marital consultations, marriage guidance, and dispute arbitration services combining traditional theology with certified counseling practices.
6. Islamic Wills (Wasiyyah)
Professional assistance to write legally recognized, Shariah-compliant Wills (Wasiyyah) that ensure distribution according to Quranic laws in WA.
Marriage Legals & Checklist
Civil Law Checklist & Rules
- Lodge NOIM: Submit the signed NOIM form at least 30 days before the wedding. It stays valid for 18 months.
- Legal Age: You must be 18+. Exceptions (16-18) require parent signature and Judge/Magistrate permission.
- Proof of ID: Citizens born in Australia must show an original birth certificate (passports are not accepted for AU-born). Overseas-born citizens require a foreign passport or birth certificate (with English NAATI translation). A Statutory Declaration can be drafted if birth papers are lost.
- Prior Marriages: Sighting of original divorce papers or death certificates is legally mandatory.
- Witnesses: Two adult witnesses (18+) must witness and sign on the day.
Islamic Nikah Checklist & Rules
- Bride's Wali: Presence and permission of her guardian (father, brother, paternal uncle). If unavailable, the Imam can act as her Wali.
- Bridal Dowry (Mahr): Agreement on the bridal gift given directly from the groom to the bride.
- Witnesses: Two adult male Muslim witnesses must witness the Nikah contract signatures.
- Eligibility: Confirming dissolution of any prior marriages.
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Wedding Consultation & Ceremony Process
First Consultation: Sit with Sheikh Hisham to lodge your NOIM, book date/time, and discuss plans.
Pre-Wedding Check: Rehearse vows, select registry fonts, and finalize layout details (optional for No-Fuss).
- Opening Sermon
- Islamic Wedding Sermon
- Ijab/Qabul Vows
- Joint Supplication (Dua)
- Rings / Dowry exchange
- Cultural readings/speeches
- Signing the registers
- Receiving certificates
Islamic Wills (Wasiyyah)
The Prophet's Command
"It is the duty of a Muslim who has anything to bequeath not to let two nights pass without writing a will."
โ Sahih al-BukhariWhy write a Shariah Will?
Without a legally valid Australian will, your assets are automatically distributed under state laws, which are secular and do not comply with Islamic division guidelines.
Sheikh Hisham Gad provides support to compile an Islamic Will that complies with Western Australian estate law while remaining true to the rules of Shariah.
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