Islam
In Islam, the prenuptial contract (Arabic Katb el-Kitab, Urdu Nikah-Nama), has long been established as an integral part of the Islamic marriage, and is signed and read aloud at the marriage ceremony. It outlines the rights and responsibilities of the groom and bride or other parties involved in marriage proceedings. It has to be a public declaration and can not be secretive.
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