Marriage

The Islamic Marriage

Marriage is legal union between a man and a women. Nikkah is an Arabic term which means contract ,therefore marriage is seen as a contract. Marriage in Islam is seen as a vital part of Muslims life as its so important in Islam that it is declared to be a half of a Muslim faith.

There are many purposes of marriage such as fulfilling Allah's command. To secure a comfortable atmosphere for both husband and the wife, to procreate through marriage, a new generation of healthy faithful and virtuous children are born since the family is a school of moral.

To ensure financial competence in the community.  To promote interfamily alliance.  Also to safeguard the legitimacy of children who if gotten through marriage are entitled to inheritance.  And improving the couples social status through earning respect and dignity in the society

Marriage has it’ conditions and regulations which includes: “Al sight,” The formula which includes the offer and acceptance.  The other may be presented directly or through an agent which then gives room for the acceptance in this case, the process begins with the man’s proposal which presents his full identification and intent on the other hand.

“Al Aqidun,” the contracting parties it refers to the bride and the groom who must satisfy  conditions of marriage such as: Be of sound mind, have attained maturity, must give their consent and they should not belong to the prohibited degrees of marriage.

“Ash-Shuhud” witness ,it has been given great importance in Islam and therefore the marriage should be contracted before two male Muslim witnesses who must be mature and sane . They must understand the language in which the marriage ceremony is being conducted.

“Al Wilayat” Guardianship , the guardian is in charge of giving consent or permission for the marriage to proceed . The shariah (law) gives the father the first position as the guardian.  In the case that the father is absent, then  Guardianship will take the following order : the grandfather,  full brother and the father’s brother.

Al- Mahr (Dowry),is an obligatory gift given to the women in marriage. It can either include a service or other material things like money, property or any other assets. This can either be paid fully or partially on the day of nikkah.  The Women is given the right to request for whatever dowry she wants . This should be done on measurable terms without over burdening the groom . In the event where the woman asks for divorce she is obliged to return the dowry.

 

 Photo by Omar Aidarus 

Marriage ceremony conducted at Riyadh Mosque, Mombasa 

 

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