The term Khutbah translates to "sermon" or "oration," and Nikah refers to marriage or the marriage contract. Therefore, the is a sermon delivered by the officiant during the marriage ceremony. Unlike the Friday Jumu'ah Khutbah, the Nikah Khutbah is not strictly obligatory (Fard) for the validity of the marriage contract; however, it is a highly emphasized Sunnah (tradition of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him) and serves as a spiritual foundation for the couple's new life together.
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