Islam is a religion that is common in many countries. Nothing better tells about the traditions and customs of the people or religion than the wedding. Therefore at a convenient opportunity it is necessary to learn more about the Muslim wedding. This is a very beautiful ritual, called in the Urdu language "Nika". Almost all the ancient traditions of the Muslim wedding have been preserved to this day, they are so self-sufficient and beautiful that they will not soon be replaced by the transitory novelties of the modern world. It is generally believed that in the Islamic world, wives are powerless and speechless, and husbands use it with might and main. However, this is completely wrong. The rights of men and women in Muslim countries are equal, only their duties are different. And for men, by the way, there are more such duties than women. Let's consider in more detail what a Muslim wedding is and how it is celebrated.
Concepts of marriage and pre-rituals
Marriage for Muslims is sacred. When marrying, the spouses strive to protect each other, to give warmth and comfort, to become an adornment for each other, like clothes. This is exactly what is said in the Qur'an: "Wives and husbands are clothes for each other". Prior to marriage, the bride and groom do not have the right to be alone, necessarily the presence of other people. The groom is forbidden to touch the chosen one, and according to the requirements for women's clothing in Islam, he will see only her face and hands before the wedding.
The customs of the Muslim wedding assume the presence of a kind of analogue to the hen and stag parties, as in European countries. This is the "Night of Henna", when the bride is decorated with wedding frescoes throughout the body with henna. In the girl's house her friends and relatives gather, they arrange lavish treats and share tips and stories. The bridegroom at this time receives the male guests, they have fun and congratulate the future husband. On his palms also put a special pattern with geometric motifs.
wedding ceremony
The script of the Muslim wedding includes two rites - secular and religious, as in the Christian world. The painting in the registry office is not considered valid without an analogue of the wedding ceremony in the Muslim wedding. Usually this beautiful and full of holiness rites are held for several days, weeks, or even months before the official ceremony. Let us consider in more detail how Muslim weddings are taking place.
Usually this event is held in a Muslim temple - a mosque, at the ceremony there are two male witnesses, as well as the bride's father or her guardian. The clothes of the newlyweds are kept in the spirit of national traditions and also carry a sacred meaning. The priest reads the head of the Koran, which lists the main duties of the bride, and the groom announces the amount of the gift, which he is obliged to pay until the end of a joint life or in the event of a divorce. The certificate issued in the temple is an official document in many countries.
A no less colorful and fascinating part of the Muslim wedding is a festive feast. He is allowed to call all friends and relatives, even professing a different religion, but their presence in the temple will be prohibited. Men and women, as a rule, sit at the tables separately from each other. It should be noted that Muslim toasts for the wedding are not accompanied by drinking alcoholic beverages - this is prohibited by religion. Muslim congratulations for the wedding are accepted from everyone who wishes to congratulate the bride and groom, even from the poor and beggars. Guests can enjoy luxurious meals, fine soft drinks, oriental sweets. A custom to cut the wedding cake together and treat those present came to Europe from a Muslim wedding.