Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 6 years ago
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The literal meaning for the Arabic word nikah depends on how it is used in a sentence:
1. If it says nikah between a female and a male, it refers to a marriage contract.
2. If it says man did nikah with his wife, (nakaha), it means sexual intercourse.
The technical meaning of nikah:
An Islamic contract between a female and a male, for the purpose of being together, intimacy, and forming a family. Of course, along with all the other conditions.
Also see:
http://www.sheikh-alsalami.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/marriage-guidebook.pdf
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