Muslim matrimony Traditions That You Need to Know

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If you are going to attend Muslim matrimony, then you need to know their traditions. The Muslim matrimony traditions are vibrant and unique in their own way. Different ceremonies and customs are there in Muslim weddings. The ceremonies have a spiritual connection that brings meaning to the couple’s life. 

You can’t miss out on the aroma of biryani in Muslim matrimony. Because even if you don’t understand their traditions, you can understand the emotion of biryani. But this might not be the only reason for attending Muslim weddings. Let’s look at the Muslim matrimony traditions that you should know before attending one.

Salatul Ishtikara

The wedding ceremonies in the Muslim community begin after a discussion with elders. The preparations begin once the elders from both sides are okay with the wedding of the potential couple. Because mostly arranged marriages are encouraged in the Muslim community. After they finalized the wedding, the first ceremony is Salatul Ishtikara.

During this ceremony, the potential couple and the religious head will do prayers. This prayer is done to seek blessings from Allah for a happy marriage. This is an important Muslim matrimony tradition that initiates the wedding process. 

Imam Zamin

This ceremony happens right after the Salatul Ishtikara. Imam Zamin happens to state the acceptance of a Muslim bride to the Muslim groom’s family. In this ceremony, the groom’s mother will visit the bride’s house. The groom’s mother will bring gifts, sweets and a symbolic gold or silver coin covered in a silk scarf. She will then tie the silk scarf around the bride’s hand. This symbolizes the acceptance of the bride by their family. And the Imam Zamin ceremony comes to end.

Mangni

Mangni is the official engagement ceremony where the bride and groom will exchange rings. This is to announce the union of the bride and groom by the two families. Relatives and friends of both families are invited to witness the ring exchange ceremony. Traditionally the parents will choose the rings for this Muslim matrimony tradition. Nowadays, the couple will do the shopping to select their desired rings. 

Manjha

Manjha in Muslim matrimony is similar to the Haldi in Hindu weddings. This ceremony usually takes place two days before the Muslim matrimony. The bride and groom will wear yellow clothes and be there in their respective homes. They will then be smeared with the haldi paste. The paste is prepared with turmeric, sandalwood and rosewater. The groom’s family will send the paste to the bride’s house. After this, they will get a bath in the holy water. The bride and groom should stay in their respective houses until the wedding day. 

Mehendi 

Another pre-wedding ceremony similar to the Manjha but only with the women members of the family. In this ceremony, the women of the bride’s family and her friends will gather to celebrate. A relative or a specialist in Mehendi designs will do the design for the bride and other women. The main intent of this ceremony is to bring some relief to the bride before the wedding. This is one of the fun-filled Muslim matrimony traditions. 

Sanchaq

This is the Muslim matrimony tradition that takes place before the wedding. The groom will stay in his house and prepare for D-day. The members of his family will visit the bride’s house with gifts and sweets. The gifts include bridal outfits, accessories and jewellery. The gifts are known as Sanchaq. This represents the love and affection of the groom’s family towards the bride. With this ceremony, the pre-wedding rituals come to an end. 

Baraat

This happens a few hours before the wedding. The groom will reach the wedding venue in a decorated car sent by the bride’s family. He is escorted to the venue by his family members, close friends and the members of the bride’s family. This is called a baraat. The bride’s family will receive the baraat a the venue entrance. After this, they will enter the venue and make final preparations for the Muslim matrimony.

Nikah

Nikah is the primary ceremony in Muslim matrimony. During this ceremony, the men from both families gather around the Muslim groom. Similarly, the women from both families will gather around the bride. After this, the Maulvi will read out some Quran verses and do some prayers. This is to get bless the bride and groom for a happy wedding life. 

After this, the Maulvi will ask for consent from the bride and groom for the wedding. If both say, “Qubool Hai” means “I do” resembles their acceptance. They have to say this three times to conclude their acceptance of each other in the wedding life. After this, they have to sign the wedding contract to be bound legally.

Post-wedding Ceremonies

The first Muslim matrimony tradition after Nikah is the Rukhsat. In this ceremony, the bride says final goodbyes to her family. Then she reaches the groom’s house where she is welcomed with love and affection. After Rukhsat, they will host a reception to introduce the couple to everyone. This ceremony is called Walimah. The couple will visit the bride’s family on the fourth day of the Muslim matrimony. With this, the Muslim matrimony traditions come to an end.

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