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Islamic Conditions for Marriage (4) - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief Islamic Conditions for Marriage (4) 2023-02-04 457 Views Marriage , Nikkah , Marriage in Islam , Marriage conditions In this part of the article titled “Islamic Conditions for Marriage”, we shall focus on other relevant issues on the topic here.

Contents Islam’s Original Plans for Marriage Marriage Negotiations The Necessity to Pay the Nuptial Gift The Wedding Trousseau A Divine, Spiritual Model for the Wedding Trousseau Praying at the Wedding Threshold Islam’s Original Plans for Marriage And those who pray, “Our Lord!

Grant unto us wives and offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes, and give us (the grace) to lead the righteous.”(1) Marriage Negotiations When a marriage is considered, it is customary among Muslims to conduct investigations about both families. Then they conduct negotiations to determine the conditions for the marriage and the wedding ceremony and to establish the amount of the nuptial gift.

Among the questions asked, the families should try to answer those questions that are appropriate and within the framework of the holy religion. They should also do the same regarding the questions they ask. In these negotiations, it is best to exercise the utmost honesty. They should tell the true age of the couple, the real job of the man, his actual wealth, behaviour and morality; his true spirit; relationships; degree of education; and any defects or shortcomings.

The defects may be negligible. The woman’s family too should be honest in responding to the questions asked by the man’s family. They should not be afraid, to tell the truth, since this will prevent any future problems or a probable deadlock. It will prevent any future harm, bad feelings, separation, inter-family arguments or the ruining of the relationships between the two families. Honesty and truthfulness can protect both families against any harm, bad feelings, and sorrow.

It eases decision-making for both sides and causes prosperity. Concealing the defects of men and women, deception and trickery are immoral and religiously prohibited. They are considered to be great sins. The bad effects of this will not only harm the couple but will also damage both families. Concealing defects of men and women, deception and trickery sometimes result in the breakup of a wedding, the cancellation of the nuptial gift, and the breaking up of the marriage without a divorce.