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  • Having two wedding celebrations at the same time and place

    Is it permitted in Islam to celebrate two marriage receptions (Walimahs) of two persons in the same place at the same time? This has led to many superstitions in our religion. One of my aunts died when she attended a marriage of a relative in these circumstances, leading some family members to think the same thing will happen if we combined two.. More

  • Delaying ceremony after Nikah

    I have justperformed Nikah in December 2003, but the main ceremony will be after coming Eid-ul-Fitr, Insha Allah. First of all, I want knowif it islegal in Islamto have Nikah and the ceremonyis arranged after some time. Secondly, how can I be a good husbandin every aspect in our religion?.. More

  • Collective marriages

    Please guide us about the nature of collective marriages. These sort of marriages is being held in great numbers nowadays. These were the fashion of Christians. Have Muslims done it in times of Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) and companions, if not is it not Bida'h and how can we let Bida'h prevail... More

  • Consummated marriage before Walimah

    I married a Muslim girl. After we married and few months before the wedding we slept together and we did what a husband and wife does, (without the knowledge of our families). Is there any mistake in such things? She is my wife and all people know that, but still we did not make the wedding... More

  • Wedding party after marriage contract

    After the marriage contract is there a limited period in Sunnah where one should make Walimah (marriage party)... More

  • Bridal showers and Islamic weddings

    I live in US and was wondering if bridal showers allowed as part of an Islamic wedding?.. More

  • Declining Wedding Invitation Due to Mixing of Sexes

    My brother in-law is getting married soon. His wife is not yet a Muslim. Her father is organizing a big party for the wedding. I don't want to go because there will a mixed gathering of men and women. My wife will be very upset when I will tell her. Am I wrong not to go for the reason mentioned earlier? Please give me advice what to do. .. More

  • Marriage Celebration

    I'm living in America. A brother here is getting married. I advised him that the Waleema (wedding banquet) should be held within three days after the marriage ceremony. I heard also that the Waleema should only be done after having sex with the bride. Since some husbands delay having sex with their new wives, what is the correct opinion? Please answer.. More

  • Having two marriage ceremonies

    Q1) IS IT PERMISSIBLE TO MARRY THE SAME GIRL TWICE: MARRY IN THE COURT AND THEN MARRY HER BACK AT HOME TO COMPLETE THE FAMILY FORMALITIES? ONE NIKAH IS IN K.S.A AND SECOND IS IN INDIA?.. More