A nikah invitation usually begins with Bismillah, names both families, and gives the date, time and place, often with a line asking for guests' duas. Below are wording examples you can copy and adapt, from formal cards to a quick WhatsApp message, plus wording for the walima.
How nikah invitations usually open
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Many couples add a verse about marriage. The one chosen most often is Surah Ar-Rum, verse 21:
And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquillity in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy.
Formal wording, from the parents
Mr and Mrs Rahman request the honour of your presence at the Nikah of their daughter
Amara
with
Idris
son of Mr and Mrs Malikon Friday, the eleventh of June 2027, at three o'clock in the afternoon, at the Central Mosque, Edinburgh
Warm wording, from the couple
With the blessings of Allah, we are getting married. Please join us for our Nikah on Friday 11 June 2027 at 3 pm, followed by dinner with our families. Your presence and your duas mean the world to us. Amara and Idris
A WhatsApp message with your website link
Assalamu alaikum! Insha'Allah, Amara and Idris's Nikah is on Friday 11 June 2027. All the details and the RSVP are here: [your link]. Please keep us in your duas.
Send the link of your wedding website rather than a long message. In WhatsApp it opens as a designed card with your names and date, and every detail stays in one place when plans change.
Walima wording
Insha'Allah, please join us for the Walima of Amara and Idris on Sunday 13 June 2027 at 7 pm at The Balmoral, Edinburgh.
The families of Amara and Idris warmly invite you to the Walima dinner celebrating their Nikah.
Walima is also written valima, and both spellings are correct. Use whichever your families use.
Common Urdu phrases for wedding cards
- Aap ki shirkat hamari khushiyon ko dobala kar degi. Your presence will double our happiness.
- Barah-e-karam tashreef la kar mamnoon farmaen. Kindly grace us with your presence.
- Talib-e-dua. Seeking your prayers, usually placed above the names of the hosts.
What to include
- The date, the time, and whether the Nikah follows a prayer, such as after Jumu'ah.
- The venue, with the full address and a map link.
- Whether seating is separate for men and women, so guests can plan.
- Dress notes: modest dress, and head coverings for women if the Nikah is in a mosque.
- Your RSVP deadline, and which events each guest is invited to.
Mehndi, baraat, nikah and walima on one website
When the celebrations run over several days, one website with a card for each event saves a lot of confusion in family groups. Rose Henna was made for Pakistani weddings, with the mehndi, baraat and nikah, and walima each in their own place, and guests choose which they will attend when they RSVP. Mughal Rose suits Indian and multi-day celebrations, with a dress note for every event.