1. From the Quran: Allah says in **Surah At-Talaq $65:2$**: **"وَأَشْهِدُوا ذَوَيْ عَدْلٍ مِّنكُمْ"** English: "And bring to witness two just men from among you." This shows that witnesses are important in family matters. 2. From Hadith: The Prophet $\,\text{ﷺ}\,$ said: **"No marriage except with a guardian and two trustworthy witnesses."** This is reported in **Sunan al-Bayhaqi** and other books. 3. In the **Hanafi madhab**: - A marriage needs **two witnesses**. - Or it can be **one man and two women**. - They should be **adult**, **muslim**, and **sane**. - They should hear the **offer and acceptance**. - Without witnesses, the marriage is **not valid in public**, because witnesses stop secret marriage. 4. Simple meaning: Witnesses are like **kids watching a promise** so no one can say later, "I did not hear it." It makes the marriage clear and safe. 5. For your life: If two people want to marry, the witnesses help keep things honest. This protects the bride, the groom, and the family. **Final answer:** In the Hanafi madhab, marriage needs **two witnesses** who hear the nikah. They can be **two men**, or **one man and two women**. They must be able to understand and must hear the contract.