The families must arrange the marriage and wedding...

The families must arrange the marriage and wedding ceremonies in such a way that it not only has a bad influence on the kids, the youth and the young participants but does not also foster or encourage them to commit any sin. It also provides a convenient place for the believing men and women invitees to participate. Wedding Night Customs There are many verses of the Glorious Quran and traditions regarding intercourse which are very beneficial for both men and women.

Consider some of the recommendations of the Prophet (PBUH) and the Holy Household in this regard which have been narrated in the most authentic books on traditions. It is polite for the groom to take off the bride’s shoes once she has been brought to his house. Then he should wash her feet and spread water from the house entrance door as far away as possible. This can block seventy thousand causes of the family becoming poor. Seventy thousand blessings will cover the house.

Seven angels of mercy will start to fly over the bride’s head and their blessings will fill the whole house. The bride will be protected against diseases like insanity and leprosy for as long as she lives there. The bride should avoid eating milk, vinegar, coriander or sour apple during the first week of the marriage. These four can have a negative effect on her womb and may turn her sterile.

The Prophet (Pbuh) said: If a woman starts her period while drinking vinegar, this will slow down its termination. Coriander will extend the duration of the period and will make delivery difficult. A sour apple will quickly stop the period and the blood which remains in the womb will cause illness. Avoid lovemaking at the beginning, the middle and the end of the (periodic) month. Do not make love in the afternoon. It is not good to talk, it is very bad to stare when making love.

It is extremely psychologically damaging to the child who may get born if the man thinks about another woman while making love. It is better to wear light clothing when making love. It is inconvenient to make love standing up like animals.

Avoid intercourse on the night of Fitr Holiday (the end of the holy month of fasting), and Sacrifice Holiday; under a tree; under the sun; between the two consecutive calls for prayer (Adhan and Iqamah); the night of the fifteenth day of Sha’ban (the birth date of the Holy Twelfth Imam); on the roof; and on the night of travel.