Islamic Marriage

By: Tima Mustafa Comm-1010-022

The Quran Verses

And among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your hearts. Undoubtedly in these are signs for those who reflect." [Noble Quran 30:21] "And Allah has made for you your mates of your own nature, and made for you, out of them, sons and daughters and grandchildren, and provided for you sustenance of the best." [Noble Quran 16:72]

Mahr/Dowry

Is a divine injunction. The giving of mahr to the bride by the groom is an essential part of the contract. The amount of mahr is not legally specified, but , according to the existing social norm is recommended.

Nikah
Is a solemn and sacred social contract between bride and groom. This contract is a strong covenant. Both parties mutually agree and enter into this contract.

Sermon/Khutbah
Sermon takes place in a mosque, where the groom and brides family are gathered together but not in a mixture of women and men, they are in different rooms. The men are downstairs of the mosque and the women are upstairs. Muslim judge (Qadi) officiates the nikah ceremony and keeps the record of the marriage contract. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmkY6_ rfV2I

The wedding Ceremony

For the Bride you need to be covered from top to bottom.

Haram/sin (for the bride) Anything fake (eye lashes, wig, lenses etc.) Not Covered (hair, hands, neck etc.)
This is a Muslim tradition, it mostly happened in African countries but Asian countries do it differently