Description of traditional Islamic wedding ceremonies including quotations and bibliography.

Islamic Wedding Ceremonies The Qu'ran states, "He has created spouses for you among yourselves so that you may dwell in tranquillity with them, and He has planted love and mercy between you." [30:21] This shows that marriage is an act which Allah has intended to take place. Marriage is also supposed to be a decision made by the individuals, The Qu'ran also says, "...Marry the women of your choice..." [4:3] Similarly for women, Ibn Majah once said, "…

…is a wedding reception known as Walima which is given to friends and family after the consummation of the marriage. It is hosted by the husband to show his happiness. Bukhari said, "Once the Prophet said, 'As you have married, give a wedding banquet even with one sheep...'" Bibliography owww.weddingguideuk.com oWeddings in Islam by Mir Mohmmed Assadulllah oWedding account by Najib Nurul owww.zawaj.com owww.ecssr.ac.ae owww.allsands.com