Morning Reminder. Monday. Sunnah way of Marriage. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Marriage (nikah) is a solemn and sacred social contract between bride and groom. This contract is a strong covenant (mithaqun Ghalithun) as expressed in Quran 4:21). The marriage contract in Islam is not a sacrament. It is revocable. Both parties mutually agree and enter into this contract. Both bride and groom have the liberty to define various terms and conditions of their liking and make them a part of this contract. The marriage-gift (Mahr) is a divine injunction. The giving of mahr to the bride by the groom is an essential part of the contract. As Allah says, ‘And give the women (on marriage) their mahr as a (nikah) free gift” (Quran 4:4). Mahr is a token commitment of the husband’s responsibility and may be paid in cash, property or movable objects to the bride herself. Its not for her parents. She is not for sale please. If the gift is such that she decide to give some to her parents thats permissible. The man discuss with the woman what he can afford and support the woman and her family towards the ceremony . To be continued in shaa Allah. May Allah grant the singles among us the means to marry and protect our marriages from any satanic influences. Aameen.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 07:12:03 +0000