Nikah Marriage in Islam is Cornerstone of Social Structure should Simple

NIKAH (Marriage) in Islam

Nikah means Marriage. The marital status of a person changes from single to married on the performance of the Nikah Ceremony.

The Holy Prophet  said:

"Marriage is the basis for blessings and children are an abundance of mercy."

“Nikah is my Sunnah.” 

“Whosoever turns away from my Sunnah is not of me.”

Happy and Successful Marriage 

A happy and successful marriage is a necessary goal for anyone who is either already married or is thinking about it. Building the family is essential for the complete establishment of our religion Islam, as the family is the cornerstone of the social structure. A successful and purposeful marriage is the indispensable foundation of this cornerstone.

Nikah Should be Simple

Nikah should be a simple witnessing ceremony and not expensive. The dowry is an agreed amount that is given to the bride by the groom which them becomes part of her independant property wealth. In Islam there is no hereditary or occupational caste system; nikah is permitted between opposite sexes of the same faith. Nikah is a sunnah; it is a joyous event and celebrating it must not involve unislamic activities such as music or dancing.

Also referred to as: Wedlock, Matrimony, Wedding, Nikaah, Marriage, Shaadi

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