Describe in detail the preparation for and ceremony of marriage in Islam.

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Describe in detail the preparation for and ceremony of marriage in Islam

All Muslims are expected to marry. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was married and said: ‘He who is able to marry should marry’ (Hadith 30.10)

Islam teaches that marriage is equally desirable for men and for women.

One type of marriage is an arranged marriage.

When the time comes for a young person to get married they usually want their parent’s help and support. According to the teachings of Islam young men and women should not mix freely and so in most Muslim traditions the parents arrange whom their child should marry. This is known as an arranged marriage.

    In all Muslim marriages, parents are expected to have a role in choosing their child’s partner. However, as marriage is a contract between individuals, both partners must agree to the match. Muslims are not allowed to arrange a marriage for anybody against their will.

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 As well as helping their children to choose a suitable marriage partner, Muslim parents also have a responsibility to help if any things go wrong. This responsibility may influence their choice.

     Different Islamic cultures celebrate marriage in different ways. Around the Muslim world different customs are included in Muslim wedding celebrations.

In mixed marriages Muslim boys may marry Christians and Jews, but Muslim girls are not permitted to marry non- Muslims because in Islam the children have to take the religion of the father, and so would become non-Muslims. If a youth wishes to marry a Hindu, Sikh ...

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