Nikah Invitation Wording in English and Urdu
Nikah invitation wording in English and Urdu: Bismillah openings, formal and warm lines, mehndi and walima wording, and tips for bilingual cards.
Nikah invitation wording in English and Urdu
A Nikah invitation usually opens with the Bismillah, names the hosts, announces the Nikah of the couple, and gives the date, time and venue, often alongside the mehndi and walima. Many families write it in English and Urdu side by side. Below are complete lines in both languages. Tap Copy and replace the words in brackets.
Opening lines
- بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْم
- In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
- With the blessings of Allah and our elders,
- Insha'Allah
Formal Nikah wording in English
- With the blessings of Allah, Mr and Mrs [Surname] request the honour of your presence at the Nikah of their daughter [Bride] with [Groom], son of Mr and Mrs [Surname], on [Date] at [Time], [Venue].
- We cordially invite you to the Nikah ceremony of [Bride] and [Groom], Insha'Allah on [Date], followed by dinner.
- The [Surname] family requests your presence and duas at the Nikah of their son [Groom] with [Bride].
- Together with their families, [Bride] and [Groom] invite you to witness their Nikah on [Date].
Nikah wording in Urdu
- آپ کو ہماری بیٹی [دلہن کا نام] کے نکاح کی تقریب میں شرکت کی پرخلوص دعوت دی جاتی ہے۔
- ان شاء اللہ، [تاریخ] کو [وقت] بجے [مقام] پر نکاح کی تقریب منعقد ہوگی۔
- آپ کی شرکت اور دعائیں ہمارے لیے باعثِ مسرت ہوں گی۔
- منجانب: [خاندان کا نام]
Roman Urdu for WhatsApp
- Aap ko humari beti [Bride] ke Nikah ki taqreeb mein shirkat ki dawat di jati hai. [Date], [Time], [Venue]. [link]
- Insha'Allah, [Bride] aur [Groom] ka Nikah [Date] ko hai. Aap ki duaon ka intezar rahega.
- Nikah ki taqreeb mein aap ki shirkat humare liye bais-e-masarrat hogi.
Mehndi and walima lines
- Mehndi: Please join us for an evening of henna and music at [Bride]'s mehndi on [Date].
- Walima: The family of [Groom] requests the pleasure of your company at the walima dinner on [Date] at [Venue].
- ولیمہ کی تقریب [تاریخ] کو [مقام] پر ہوگی۔ آپ کی شرکت باعثِ عزت ہوگی۔
Closing lines
- Your presence and duas will make our celebration complete.
- Kindly RSVP by [Date].
- With best compliments from: [Family names]
Keeping both languages equal
- Give each language its own panel or column. Urdu reads right to left, so a side-by-side layout keeps both clean.
- Match the meaning, not just the words. An Urdu line should carry the same warmth as the English one.
- Use a proper Urdu font. Nastaliq looks traditional; make sure it renders well on phones.
- Check spellings with a fluent reader. Names and honorifics are easy to get wrong across scripts.
- Keep the Bismillah at the top, above both languages.
A Nikah invitation carries a dua as much as a date. Let both languages say it with the same warmth.
Before you send
- Bismillah or opening line agreed with the family
- Names checked in both scripts
- Nikah, mehndi and walima each with date, time and venue
- Urdu text read by a fluent reader on a phone
Short Nikah messages for WhatsApp
- Assalamu alaikum [Name], [Bride] and [Groom]'s Nikah is Insha'Allah on [Date] at [Venue]. Please join us. [link]
- Nikah ki taqreeb [Date] ko hai. Aap ki duaon ka intezar rahega. [link]
- Please keep us in your duas, and join us for the Nikah on [Date].
Many families send the Nikah, mehndi and walima together in one invitation, with each event in its own section and map. A short personal message with the link is then enough for most guests, while elders get a call.
Frequently asked questions
What is written at the top of a Nikah invitation?
Most families begin with the Bismillah, "بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْم", in Arabic, sometimes with its English meaning below.
Who hosts the Nikah and who hosts the walima?
Traditionally the bride's family hosts the Nikah, and the groom's family hosts the walima, the dinner after the wedding. Customs vary by family.
Can a Nikah invitation be in English and Urdu together?
Yes, and it's very common. Put each language in its own panel, with the Bismillah above both.
Should I write "Insha'Allah" on the invitation?
Many families do, before the date: "Insha'Allah on [Date]". It's a personal choice.
Related reading
- Muslim Wedding Invitation Card Designs
- Walima Invitation Card Designs and Messages
- Wedding Invitation Wording: Examples for Every Function
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