True Nikkah brings together qualified Imams and a support team who take care of every part of arranging your ceremony, for couples in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Whether both of you are in the UK or one partner is currently overseas, the same team handles your booking from first enquiry through to your certificate.
Religious oversight across the UK service rests with our Director, Dr Mahmoud Abdelrahman, who is responsible for the standards every ceremony is conducted to and for consistency across the service as a whole. Every Imam working with True Nikkah is trained in classical Islamic jurisprudence and brings years of practical experience conducting nikah for couples in a wide range of circumstances.
Alongside our Imams, we arrange wali and witness services for couples who need them. The people who serve in those roles are practising Muslims known to us personally rather than names drawn from a list, and each understands that they are taking part in something of real significance to the couple concerned.
Below you can meet the people responsible for your ceremony, beginning with our Director.
Director and Lead Imam
Dr Mahmoud Abdelrahman is an experienced scholar and the Director of True Nikkah. Religious oversight of the UK service sits with him. He is responsible for ensuring that every ceremony is conducted properly and that each condition of a valid nikah has been satisfied before a marriage is concluded.
He has conducted nikah for couples in a broad range of situations, among them reverts with no Muslim family able to take part, brides for whom no wali is available, and couples marrying across borders and time zones. Where a couple’s circumstances are unusual, or where they are unsure whether we are able to help at all, Dr Abdelrahman looks at the case himself and gives an honest answer before any booking is accepted.
As Director he sets the standard to which ceremonies are conducted, verifies the credentials of every Imam who joins the service, and oversees the wording and issuing of nikah certificates.
True Nikkah works with a small, carefully selected team of qualified Imams who conduct ceremonies for couples worldwide.
Yusuf joined True Nikkah in 2025 and plays a central role in conducting online Nikah ceremonies for couples in the UK and internationally. He guides couples through the ceremony, ensuring the Nikah is conducted clearly and respectfully in accordance with Islamic principles.
Yusuf has experience supporting couples from a wide range of backgrounds and understands that every Nikah is a significant and personal occasion. He takes a warm, reassuring approach, helping couples feel comfortable and making the online ceremony straightforward and meaningful.
Outside of his work with True Nikkah, Yusuf enjoys Arabic calligraphy, collecting books on Islamic history, and exploring nature.
Adam conducts online Nikah ceremonies for True Nikkah, working with couples across the world. He is known for his calm and personable approach, helping couples and their families feel at ease while guiding them through each stage of the ceremony.
He has a particular interest in marriage and family life within Islam and enjoys helping couples understand the significance of the commitments they are making. Adam aims to make every ceremony feel personal and memorable, while keeping the process clear and uncomplicated.
Outside of his work with True Nikkah, Adam enjoys playing badminton, experimenting with traditional cooking, and listening to podcasts on history and culture.
Mustafa works with True Nikkah as an Islamic marriage and Nikah advisor, providing guidance on the religious aspects of marriage and supporting couples with questions that may arise before their ceremony.
With an academic background in Islamic studies, Mustafa has a particular interest in Islamic marriage, family life and the principles surrounding the Nikah. Alongside advising couples, he supports the wider True Nikkah team on more complex or less straightforward cases, helping ensure each situation is approached thoughtfully and with appropriate religious guidance.
Outside of his work with True Nikkah, Mustafa enjoys studying Islamic history, and visiting historic architecture.
Not every couple has a wali or two witnesses available.
Where you need them, we provide practising Muslim witnesses for your ceremony, and a wali appointed in accordance with Islamic guidance. These are people known to us, vetted before they work with us, and briefed on the importance of the role they are taking.
If you are unsure what applies to your situation, speak to us before you book and we will tell you honestly where you stand.
At True Nikkah, religious accuracy, care, and honesty sit at the centre of everything we do. Every ceremony is conducted under clear internal standards and in accordance with classical Islamic jurisprudence.
All religious oversight is provided by our Director, who is responsible for the quality and consistency of every nikah conducted through the service.
Every Imam working with True Nikkah is screened before joining. This includes verification of their scholarly training and qualifications, references, and a review of their experience conducting nikah. Witnesses and walis provided through the service are similarly vetted.
Your privacy matters to us. Your booking, your details, and your ceremony stay between you and us. We do not share your information with anyone outside the people involved in conducting your nikah.
A nikah conducted through True Nikkah is a religious marriage. It is not registered with any government and does not by itself make you legally married. If you would also like legal recognition, that is arranged separately with the civil authority where you live.
Our Code of Practice governs how we work. Further information on how we handle your personal data can be found in our Privacy Policy.
We started True Nikkah in 2023 to make it possible for any couple to have their nikah conducted properly, wherever they are and whatever their circumstances. Since then we have helped couples across the world complete half of their deen.
You can read more about how True Nikkah started on our About Us page.
Every Imam working with True Nikkah is trained in classical Islamic jurisprudence and is screened before joining the service, including verification of their scholarly training and qualifications. The Imam who conducts your ceremony is named on your nikah certificate.
Yes. Your Imam is confirmed to you when your booking is arranged, so you know who will be conducting your nikah before the day.
Our Imams conduct ceremonies in English. There is only a small amount of Arabic in a nikah, and your Imam will guide you through it line by line, so you do not need to speak Arabic yourself.
Yes, and we would encourage it if you are unsure whether we can help with your situation. Email us at info@truenikkah.co.uk and we would be happy to help.
Practising Muslims who are known to us and vetted before working with the service. They attend your ceremony, hear the offer and acceptance, and are named on your certificate.
Emailing info@truenikkah.co.uk is the fastest way to reach us. You can also message us through the chat on this page.
We know that arranging a nikah can feel daunting, particularly if your situation is not straightforward. If you have a question at any stage, our team is here to help.