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Islam considers marriage as a solemnfamily relationship between a man and awoman, based on mercy and love. Moreinformation about marriage and married lifein Islam, including courtship, the marriageceremony, and the spousal relationship.


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Courtship

When searching for a spouse, Muslims ofteninvolve an extended network of friends andfamily

in Islam pre-marital relationships of any kindbetween members of the opposite sex isforbidden.


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How do potential spouses meet?

First of all, Muslim youth develop very closefriendships with their same-sex peers. This"sisterhood" or "brotherhood" that developswhen they are young continues throughouttheir lives, and serves as a network to becomefamiliar with other families. When a young

person decides to get married, the followingsteps often take place:


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The young person makes du'a for Allah

to help him or her find the right person. The family enquires, discusses, and suggests

candidates from among the network of people

that they know. They consult with each otherto narrow down potential prospects. Usuallythe father or mother approaches the otherfamily to suggest a meeting.
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If the young couple and their families agree, the couplemeets in a chaperoned, group environment. Umarrelated that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon

him) said, "Not one of you should meet a woman aloneunless she is accompanied by a relative ( mahram )." Before m aking a final decision, the couple prays salat-l-

istikhara (prayer for guidance) to seek Allah's help andguidance.

This type of focused courtship helps ensure thestrength of the marriage, by drawing upon familyelders' wisdom and guidance in this important lifedecision. Family involvement in the choice of a

marriage partner helps assure that the choice is basednot on romantic notions, but rather on a careful,objective evaluation of the compatibility of the couple.That is why these marriages often prove successful inthe long-term.
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In Islam, marriage is considered both a socialagreement and a legal contract. In modern

times, the marriage contract is signed in thepresence of an Islamic judge, imam, or trustedcommunity elder who is familiar with Islamic

law. The process of signing the contract isusually a private affair, involving only theimmediate families of the bride and groom.
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Consent Both the groom and the bride must consent tothe marriage, verbally and in writing. This is done througha formal proposal of marriage ( ijab ) and acceptance of the

proposal ( qabul ). A first-time bride is usually representedin the contract negotiations by her Wali , a male guardianwho looks out for her best interests. Even so, the bridemust also express her willingness to enter into marriage.Consent cannot be obtained from those who are legally

unable to give it, i.e. people who are incapacitated, minorchildren, and those who have physical or mentalimpairments which limit their capacity to understand andconsent to a legal contract.


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Mahr This word is often translated as dowry but isbetter expressed as bridal gift. The bride has a rightto receive a gift from the groom which remains herown property as security in the marriage. The gift ispayable directly to the bride and remains her soleproperty, even in case of later divorce. The mahr canbe cash, jewelry, property, or any other valuable asset.Either full payment or an agreed-upon paymentschedule is required at the time of contract signature.The mahr may also be deferred until termination of themarriage through death or divorce; in such an instancethe unpaid mahr becomes a debt against the husbandsestate.
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Witnesses Two adult witnesses arerequired to verify the marriage contract.

Prenuptial Contract Conditions Either the brideor the groom may submit contract conditions

which, if agreed upon, become legally-bindingconditions of marriage. Often such conditionsinclude agreements about the country of thecouples residence, the wifes ability to continueher education or career life, or vistation with in-laws. Any condition that is allowable in Islamiclaw is allowed to be entered, as long as bothparties agree


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After the contract is signed, a couple is legallymarried and enjoy all the rights and

responsibilities of marriage. In many cultures,however, the couple do not formally share ahousehold until after the public weddingcelebration (walimah). Depending on theculture, this celebration may be held hours,days, weeks, or even months later.


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