Nikah Invitation Card Wording Ideas in Urdu & English
A Nikah invitation card is more than a piece of paper — it is the first reflection of one of the most sacred bonds in Islam. The wording you choose carries the weight of tradition, respect, and spiritual significance. In Muslim culture, every wedding invitation begins with Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim, seeking the blessings of Allah (SWT) before all things. The language on a Nikah card honours both families, invokes divine grace, and sets a tone of reverence for the ceremony ahead.
Whether you are preparing a formal invitation in English, a heartfelt message in Urdu, or a bilingual card that speaks to both traditions, the right words matter. In this guide, we share a curated collection of Nikah invitation wordings — from traditional and Quranic to modern and contemporary — so you can find the perfect text for your Muslim wedding card.
Traditional Nikah Invitation Wordings in English
These classic English wordings follow the customary format of a formal Nikah invitation. They begin with the Bismillah, introduce both families, and extend a gracious invitation to join the ceremony and Walima.
Formal — Both Families
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
By the grace of Almighty Allah
Mr. & Mrs. [Groom’s Father’s Name]
request the honour of your presence
at the Nikah ceremony of their son
[Groom’s Name]
with
[Bride’s Name]
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. [Bride’s Father’s Name]
on [Date] at [Time]
at [Venue Name & Address]
Walima Reception to follow on [Date]
Gracious — With Quranic Opening
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
With joyful hearts and the blessings of Allah,
together with our families we invite you
to witness the Nikah of
[Bride’s Name] & [Groom’s Name]
Saturday, the [Date]
at [Time]
[Venue Name], [City]
Dinner & Walima to follow
Short & Elegant
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala says in the Holy Quran:
“And among His signs is that He created for you mates from among yourselves,
that you may dwell in tranquillity with them.”
— Surah Ar-Rum 30:21
You are cordially invited to the Nikah ceremony of
[Groom’s Name] & [Bride’s Name]
[Date] | [Time] | [Venue]
Combined Nikah & Walima
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
With the grace of Allah and the blessings of the Prophet (PBUH),
the families of
[Bride’s Father’s Name] & [Groom’s Father’s Name]
joyfully announce the Nikah of their children
[Bride’s Name] & [Groom’s Name]
Nikah Ceremony: [Date], [Time] at [Masjid Name]
Walima Reception: [Date], [Time] at [Venue Name]
Your presence and prayers are requested
Bride’s Family Invitation
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Mr. & Mrs. [Bride’s Father’s Name]
have the honour of inviting you to the
Nikah ceremony of their beloved daughter
[Bride’s Name]
with
[Groom’s Name]
son of Mr. & Mrs. [Groom’s Father’s Name]
[Date] · [Time] · [Venue]
Please honour us with your presence and prayers
Nikah Card Wordings in Urdu (Transliterated)
For families who prefer the warmth and tradition of Urdu, these transliterated (Romanized) wordings retain the beauty of the original language while remaining accessible to all readers. Each example includes an English translation.
Formal Urdu — Groom’s Side
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Khuda ke fazl-o-karam se
Janab [Groom’s Father’s Name] sahab
apne farzan-e-aarjumand
[Groom’s Name]
ki taqreeb-e-Nikah mein
aap ko ba-izzat dawat dete hain
Bareek-e-Nikah: Mohtarma [Bride’s Name]
Bint-e-Janab [Bride’s Father’s Name]
Tarikh: [Date] · Waqt: [Time]
Maqam: [Venue]
Translation: By the grace and blessings of God, Mr. [Father’s Name] respectfully invites you to the Nikah ceremony of his beloved son [Groom’s Name] with [Bride’s Name], daughter of [Bride’s Father’s Name].
Dawat-e-Walima Format
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Alhamdulillah!
Janab [Groom’s Father’s Name] sahab
apne farzan
[Groom’s Name]
ki Dawat-e-Walima mein
aap ko sadar dawat dete hain
Tarikh: [Date] · Waqt: [Time]
Maqam: [Venue]
Aap ki tashreef aawari ka intezaar rahega
Translation: All praise to Allah! Mr. [Father’s Name] cordially invites you to the Walima feast of his son [Groom’s Name]. Your esteemed presence is eagerly awaited.
Joint Family Invitation — Urdu
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Allah Ta’ala ke fazl-o-karam se
Khandan-e-[Bride’s Family Name]
aur Khandan-e-[Groom’s Family Name]
mil kar aap ko
[Bride’s Name] & [Groom’s Name]
ki taqreeb-e-Nikah mein
khush-aamadeed kehte hain
Tarikh: [Date] · Waqt: [Time]
Maqam: [Venue]
Translation: By the grace of Allah, the [Bride’s Family] and [Groom’s Family] together welcome you to the Nikah ceremony of [Bride’s Name] and [Groom’s Name].
Bride’s Side — Urdu
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Allah Pak ki meherbaani se
Janab [Bride’s Father’s Name] sahab
apni sahib-zaadi
[Bride’s Name]
ke Nikah ki taqreeb mein
aap ko ba-adab dawat dete hain
Hamsafar-e-Hayat: [Groom’s Name]
Ibn-e-Janab [Groom’s Father’s Name]
Tarikh: [Date] · Waqt: [Time]
Maqam: [Venue]
Translation: By the mercy of Allah, Mr. [Father’s Name] respectfully invites you to the Nikah ceremony of his daughter [Bride’s Name] with her life companion [Groom’s Name], son of [Groom’s Father’s Name].
Quranic Verses for Wedding Cards
Including a verse from the Holy Quran on a Nikah card is a deeply meaningful tradition. These verses speak of love, mercy, companionship, and the divine purpose of marriage in Islam. Place them at the top of your card or as a centrepiece.
“And among 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. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought.”
Surah Ar-Rum 30:21
This is the most widely used Quranic verse on Muslim wedding cards, speaking directly of the divine purpose of marriage.
“They are clothing for you and you are clothing for them.”
Surah Al-Baqarah 2:187
A beautiful metaphor describing the intimacy, protection, and comfort that spouses provide each other.
“And Allah has made for you from yourselves mates and has made for you from your mates sons and grandchildren and has provided for you from the good things. Then in falsehood do they believe and in the favour of Allah they disbelieve?”
Surah An-Nahl 16:72
This verse celebrates the blessings of family life and the continuation of lineage as a favour from Allah.
“And of everything We have created pairs, that you may remember.”
Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:49
A concise and powerful verse reminding that pairing is a fundamental part of Allah’s creation.
Walima Invitation Wordings
The Walima (wedding feast) is a Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and a joyous celebration shared with family and community. Some families send separate Walima invitations, while others combine them with the Nikah card. Here are examples for both approaches.
Walima-Only — Formal
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Following the blessed Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH),
Mr. & Mrs. [Groom’s Father’s Name]
cordially invite you to the Walima reception
in honour of the marriage of their son
[Groom’s Name] & [Bride’s Name]
[Date] at [Time]
[Venue Name & Address]
Dinner will be served
Walima-Only — Warm & Personal
Alhamdulillah!
By the infinite mercy of Allah,
our son [Groom’s Name] has been joined in Nikah
with [Bride’s Name].
We invite you to share in our joy
at the Walima celebration
[Date] · [Time]
[Venue]
Your presence will be a blessing —
[Groom’s Parents’ Names]
Combined Nikah + Walima — Two-Event Card
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
By the will of Allah and the prayers of our elders,
we are blessed to announce the marriage of
[Bride’s Name]
daughter of [Bride’s Father’s Name]
with
[Groom’s Name]
son of [Groom’s Father’s Name]
Nikah: [Day], [Date] at [Time] — [Masjid Name]
Walima: [Day], [Date] at [Time] — [Banquet Hall]
Kindly grace both occasions with your presence
Modern & Contemporary Muslim Wedding Wordings
Younger couples and modern Muslim families often prefer a style that blends Islamic tradition with a contemporary voice. These wordings retain the Bismillah and spiritual essence while using a more personal, warm, and sometimes bilingual tone.
Couple-Led Invitation
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
With hearts full of gratitude to Allah,
we joyfully invite you to celebrate our Nikah
[Bride’s Name] & [Groom’s Name]
Together with our beloved parents
[Bride’s Parents’ Names] & [Groom’s Parents’ Names]
[Date] | [Time] | [Venue]
Come for the Nikah, stay for the feast!
Bilingual — Urdu + English
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Khuda ke fazl-o-karam se hum aap ko dawat dete hain
By the grace of Allah, we invite you
to the Nikah ceremony of
[Bride’s Name] & [Groom’s Name]
Tarikh / Date: [Date]
Waqt / Time: [Time]
Maqam / Venue: [Venue]
Aap ki tashreef aawari ka intezaar rahega
Your presence would be an honour
Minimalist Modern
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
[Bride’s Name]
&
[Groom’s Name]
are getting married!
Join us as we begin this beautiful journey,
InshaAllah.
[Date] · [Time] · [Venue]
RSVP: [Phone / Email]
Poetic & Heartfelt
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Two souls, one path, and the mercy of Allah to guide them.
With the blessings of our families,
we invite you to witness the sacred bond of Nikah between
[Bride’s Name] & [Groom’s Name]
“And He placed between you affection and mercy.”
— Quran 30:21
[Date] at [Time]
[Venue]
Your prayers and presence mean the world to us
What to Include on Your Nikah Card
A well-designed Nikah invitation should include all the essential details your guests need. Here is a checklist of elements to consider when creating your card:
- Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim — The traditional Islamic opening, placed at the very top of the card
- Quranic verse or Hadith — A relevant verse about marriage (such as Surah Ar-Rum 30:21)
- Full names of the bride and groom — Prominently displayed as the centrepiece
- Parents’ names — Both the bride’s and groom’s parents, with respectful titles (Janab, Mr. & Mrs.)
- Date — Include both the Gregorian date (e.g., 15 March 2026) and the Hijri date (e.g., 15 Ramadan 1447 AH) for traditional authenticity
- Time — Nikah ceremony time and, if applicable, Walima time
- Venue name and full address — For both the Nikah (often at a Masjid) and the Walima (often at a banquet hall)
- Meher details (optional) — Some families include the Meher amount as a mark of transparency and respect
- Dress code (optional) — If there is a colour theme or traditional attire preference
- RSVP details — A phone number, WhatsApp number, or email for guests to confirm attendance
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