How does Muslim wedding take place?

Question

I would like to know in the event that my muslim nieces get married one day. OMG I'm getting old at 18! lol

Additional Details

Well I am Khmer but nieces are Cham.

I know how khmer weddings are conducted, but I don't know much about the Cham people who live in Cambodia with Khmers.

Answer 1

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Assalamualaikom Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh!

Islam does not give a detailed directive regarding the legislation for wedding ceremonies. The ceremony should however be according to the generally accepted decent and sober norms of the society. Ceremonies that are extravagant and pompous in nature are not recommended in Islam. Islam prohibits wasteful spending of money. Thus, these ceremonies should be simple, yet in keeping with the decent traditions of the society.

The wedding ceremony can take place anywhere. During the days of the Prophet (pbuh), the mosque was not just a place of worship but had also acquired the distinctive position of a community center for the society. As a natural corollary marriage ceremonies generally took place in mosques. However, holding a marriage ceremony in the mosque is not a legal requirement.

The ceremony can be financed by either of the two parties depending on their financial position. Although, it is recommended that the husband should take the responsibility, yet a contribution from the wife's parents (or even taking the complete responsibility) is not prohibited.

Answer 2

I would say it is more a matter of tradition (than religion).

It depending the land of your parents or ancestors.

Answer 3

it depends on ones culture, most people in my cultures have developed many new "rituals" and bid'ah

they waste thousands of rupees in trying to show off their cloths and jewelery. etc...

its just gotton out of hand these days, but we plan to do my bros wedding plain and simple, according to the Sunnah, and inshallah set and example for others to follow :D

Answer 4

the traditonal muslim ceremony is called a nikah. it can be performed in many ways. both the man and woman can come to the masjid and be married by the imam. if they are in different places they can be married over the phone and anyone male muslim or who has some knowledge can also marry you as well. after the nikah the husband and wife consumate the marriage and once they do they they can announce their walimah(reception) b/c only then is the marriage valid and if you need a certificate one can be provided. it's pretty simple and doesn't cost a lot.

oh i forgot the man has to also give the girl a dowry(a gift) at the time of the nikah or before in order for it to be valid as well. i hoped that helped.

Answer 5

Wedding for muslim is like this:
1)Wedding ceremony at home or in the modsque should be attended at least by the bride,bride groom,the father of the bride,2 witnesses of muslims and other family and relatives in front of an imam.The imam can be appointed as the representative of the father if he can not attend it..They wear traditional clothes.
2)The bride groom shake hand with the father of the bride and vow syahadat and then he should give a mahar (wedding gift) to the bride.
4)The bride and bride groom sign a wedding certificate and then sign it and after that he reads the ta'lik talak or take an oath. or wedding promise
5)After that the bride and bride groom shake hand or kneel down to the parents of the bride and bride groom and other winesses.
6.)After that ceremony ended then they attended a wedding reception where their relatives and friends get together to congratulate the new wedding husband and wife.

Answer 6

ok'...the AUTHENTIC muslim is wedding is like this WITHOUT the BID'AH garbage. the imaan is present, the groom other people in the masjid etc. the khutbah tahajah is said. a wedding can be preformed in a parking lot, an office, a field if need be. it does'nt even have to be in a masjid. the bride doesn't even have to be there, as long as her "walee", brother, father, uncle can stand in her stead. the names of the people to be married announced to those present. the dowry "bridal gift" is mentioned whatever it may be. & that's it...of course this is without anything that muhammad saallahu 'alaihi wa salaam did'nt do. but....some people love the BID'AH more than the sunnah. the waleemah "reception" takes place only after consumation "according to the sunnah"