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Comprehensive Islamic Marriage & Counseling Services

Supporting the Australian Muslim community with professional Islamic marriage services, counseling, and education programs rooted in Islamic values and modern best practices.

Islamic Nikah

Islamic Marriage/Nikah

Traditional Islamic Wedding Ceremonies

Complete Islamic marriage services including pre-marital counseling, traditional Nikah ceremonies, and post-marriage support guided by Islamic principles and Sunnah.

  • Pre-marital counseling sessions
  • Traditional Nikah ceremonies
  • Marriage certificate processing
  • Islamic wedding planning guidance
  • Mahr (dower) consultation
  • Family integration support

Civil Marriage

Legal Marriage Registration

Professional civil marriage services ensuring your union is legally recognized while maintaining Islamic values and traditions in the ceremony.

  • Legal marriage registration
  • Civil ceremony arrangements
  • Documentation assistance
  • Witness coordination
  • Certificate processing
  • Legal compliance guidance

Islamic Counselling

Professional Islamic Guidance

Expert counseling services for individuals, couples, and families facing challenges, providing Islamic-based solutions for harmony and spiritual wellbeing.

  • Individual counseling sessions
  • Couple therapy programs
  • Family mediation services
  • Conflict resolution guidance
  • Ongoing support programs
  • Crisis intervention services

Islamic Marriage Resolution

Conflict Resolution & Mediation

Specialized mediation services for marital conflicts using Islamic principles to restore harmony and understanding between spouses.

  • Marital conflict mediation
  • Islamic arbitration services
  • Reconciliation programs
  • Family court preparation
  • Divorce prevention counseling
  • Post-resolution support

Islamic Divorce/Talaq

Compassionate Divorce Services

Sensitive and compassionate Islamic divorce services conducted with dignity, ensuring proper Islamic procedures and emotional support throughout the process.

  • Islamic divorce procedures
  • On-site consultation services
  • Emotional support counseling
  • Child custody guidance
  • Financial settlement advice
  • Post-divorce adjustment support

Pre-marital course

Islamic Personal Development

Comprehensive spiritual development programs designed to strengthen your relationship with Allah and achieve inner peace through Islamic teachings.

  • Quran study circles
  • Islamic meditation sessions
  • Spiritual mentorship programs
  • Prayer improvement guidance
  • Islamic lifestyle coaching
  • Community spiritual events

Quranic Healing/Ruqya

Islamic Spiritual Healing

Traditional Islamic healing through Quranic recitation and prophetic medicine, providing spiritual cleansing and protection according to authentic Islamic methods.

  • Quranic recitation healing
  • Spiritual cleansing sessions
  • Protection from evil eye
  • Islamic exorcism services
  • Prophetic medicine guidance
  • Ongoing spiritual protection

Why Choose Us?

With our extensive experience and profound knowledge, we are honored to assist you in finding your Islamic soulmate. We invite you to hear more from our satisfied clients.

Strong Values

BMCA is built on a foundation of strong Islamic moral values that guide our vision and services.

Expertise

We have a team of highly skilled professionals with years of experience. Our expertise allows us to deliver exceptional results.

Quality

We are committed to delivering the highest quality services. Our dedication to quality is reflected in everything we do.

Customer-Centric

Our customers are our top priority. We go above and beyond to ensure that our clients’ needs are met and their expectations exceeded.

Customization

We understand that every client is unique. We offer tailor-made solutions to meet your specific needs.

Affordability

We offer competitive pricing without compromising on quality. You get the best value for your investment.

Transparency

We believe in transparency in all our dealings. You’ll always know what you’re getting and what to expect.

Reliability

We are dependable and always deliver on our promises. You can count on us to be there when you need us.

Flexibility

Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what our satisfied clients have to say about their experiences with us.

We Offer

Counselling

Sensitive and compassionate Islamic divorce services conducted with dignity, ensuring proper Islamic procedures and emotional support throughout the process.

Family

Youth

Marriage

Work & Career Issues

Stress, Anxiety & depression

Addiction

Abuse

Grief & Loss

Self- Esteem Difficulties

Islamic Marriage FAQ

Find answers to common questions about Islamic marriage principles, requirements, and traditions.

Marriage in Islam serves multiple purposes: it provides a lawful means for companionship and intimacy, helps in spiritual and moral development, creates a stable family structure for raising children, and is considered half of one's faith (deen). It promotes mutual support, love, and mercy between spouses.

A valid Islamic marriage requires: mutual consent of both parties, presence of witnesses (usually two male witnesses or one male and two female witnesses), a marriage contract (Nikah), and the payment of Mahr (dower) to the bride. The ceremony should be conducted by someone knowledgeable in Islamic law.

Islamic law permits Muslim men to marry women from the People of the Book (Christians and Jews), provided certain conditions are met. However, Muslim women are generally required to marry Muslim men. The specific rulings can vary among different schools of Islamic jurisprudence.

The Wali, typically the bride's father or closest male relative, plays a crucial role in Islamic marriage. They represent the bride's interests, ensure the marriage contract is fair, verify the groom's character and ability to provide, and give consent for the marriage. This guardianship is meant to protect the bride's rights and welfare.

Mahr is a mandatory gift from the groom to the bride, symbolizing respect and commitment. It becomes the bride's exclusive property and provides financial security. The amount is agreed upon by both parties and can be paid immediately or deferred. It represents the groom's responsibility and the bride's dignity.

The Imam or religious officiant conducts the Nikah ceremony, ensures all Islamic requirements are met, recites relevant Quranic verses and prayers, witnesses the marriage contract, and provides guidance on Islamic marital principles. They serve as both a spiritual guide and legal witness to the union.

Waleemah is the wedding feast hosted by the groom after the marriage is consummated. It's a Sunnah (recommended) practice that serves to announce the marriage publicly, celebrate the union with family and friends, and seek blessings from the community. It should be modest and within one's means.

While not strictly required, Islamic tradition strongly encourages seeking knowledge about marital rights and responsibilities before marriage. Many Islamic communities offer pre-marital counseling covering topics like Islamic family values, conflict resolution, and mutual responsibilities. Ongoing guidance from knowledgeable scholars is also recommended.

Still have questions?

Our Islamic scholars are here to help with personalized guidance.

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Immediate Emergency

The Islamic Counselling services operates within specific hours and is not designed to address urgent or crisis situations on a 24/7 basis. In cases of immediate distress or mental health crises where urgent intervention is necessary, such as instances where an individual is at risk of self-harm or poses a threat to others, it is imperative to promptly reach out to emergency services by dialing 000. Moreover, alternative support services are available for your convenience and can also be contacted in such circumstances.

Emergency Services

For immediate life-threatening emergencies

Victorian Mental Health Advice

24/7 mental health support and advice

1300 60 60 24

Lifeline Australia

Crisis support and suicide prevention

13 11 14

Kids Helpline

Support for children and young people

1800 55 1800

Men's Helpline Australia

Support specifically for men

1300 78 99 78

Suicide Call Back Service

Professional telephone and online counselling

1300 659 467

Beyond Blue

Depression, anxiety and suicide prevention

1300 22 46 36

Get In Touch

Feel free to reach out to us with any inquiries, questions, or to schedule a consultation. We understand that your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and we are committed to ensuring it is magical.

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