is nikah acceptable by just taking the name of Allah but not without the two witnesses ??

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Question

is nikah acceptable by just taking the name of Allah but not without the two witnesses ??

Answer

Nikah is a contract that is concluded by an offer on one side and acceptation on the other side before two males witnesses or one male and two females witnesses. No nikah is valid without witnesses.