Islamic Wedding - Wedding of Hazrath Fatimah (RadhiAllah Anha)

Hazrath Fatimah (Radhiallaahu Ánha) is the youngest daughter of our beloved Prophet Hazrath Mohammad (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam). Out of all of the kids, he becomes the most liked to him. He said, 'The Queen of the ladies in Jannat is Fatimah.' He additionally stated, 'Fatimah is part of my body. Whoever grieves her, grieves me.'

While Hazrath Fatimah (Radhiallaahu Ánha) reached the age of fifteen, proposals for her marriage began to come back from high and responsible households. However, the Prophet Hazrath Mohammad (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) remained irresponsive.

Hazrath Ali (Radhiallaahu Ánhu), who become 21 on the time, says: It occurred to me that I have to go and make a formal proposal, however then I concept, 'How could this be accomplished, for I possess nothing.'

At final, encouraged by the Prophet's kindness, I went to him and expressed my purpose to marry Fatima (Radhiyallaahu Anha). The Prophet Hazrath Mohammad (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was really pleased and asked, 'Áli! Do you possess something to present her in Mahr? 'I replied,'other than a horse and an armor I possess nothing.'

The Prophet Hazrath Mohammad (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) stated, 'A soldier must, of course, have his horse. Go and sell away your armor.'

So, Hazrath Áli (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) went and sold his armor to Hazrath Uthmaan (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) for 480 Dirham and supplied it to Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam). Hazrath Bilaal (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) was ordered by the Prophet (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) to bring some perfume and a few different things and Hazrath Anas (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) was sent to call Abu Bakr, Uthmaan, Talhah, Zubayr with some companions from the Ansaar (Radhiallaahu Ánhum).

When those men arrived and had taken their seats, the Prophet (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) recited the Khutbah (sermon) of Nikaah and gave Hazrath Fatimah (Radhiallaahu Ánha) in marriage to Hazrath Áli (Radhiallaahu Ánhu). He announced, 'bear you all witness that I've given my daughter Fatimah in marriage to Áli for 400 Mithqaal of silver and Áli has accepted.' He then raised his head and made Duá pronouncing, 'O Allah, create love and harmony between these two. Bless them and bestow upon them, good children.' after the Nikaah, dates were distributed.

Whilst the time came for Hazrath Fatimah (Radhiallaahu Ánha) to visit Hazrath Áli's (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) house, she becomes sent with none clamor, hue and cry Umm Ayman (Radhiallaahu Ánhu). After the Éesha Salaat, the Prophet (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) went to their residence, took permission and entered. He asked for a basin of water, put his blessed fingers into it and sprinkled it on each Áli (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) and Faatimah (Radhiallaahu Ánha) and made Duá for them.

The sovereign of each world gave his beloved daughter a silver bracelet,  2 Yemeni sheets, 4 mattresses, one blanket, one pillow, one cup, one hand-grinding mill, one bedstead, a small water skin, and a leather-based pitcher.

In this simple fashion, the marriage of the daughter of the chief of the worlds became solemnized. In following this Sunnah method, a wedding will become very simple and easy to satisfy.

SOME IMPORTANT POINTS DERIVED FROM THE ABOVE MENTIONED MARRIAGE

1. The numerous customs as regards engagement are contrary to the Sunnah. In truth, many are in opposition to the Shariáh and are regarded as sins. A verbal proposal and answer are sufficient.

2. To unnecessarily delay of Wedding for both the boy and the girl after having reached the age of marriage is wrong.

3. There's nothing incorrect in inviting one's close associates for the occasion of Nikah. However, no special pains have to be taken in accumulating the people from afar off locations.

4. It's suitable that the bridegroom is a few years older than the bride.

5. If the father of the girl is a Áalim or pious and capable of performing Nikah, then he should himself solemnize the marriage.

6. It's far better to offer the Mahr Faatimi and one have to endeavor to accomplish that. however if one does not have the way then there is nothing wrong in giving much less.

7. It is completely un-Islamic for the ones, who do not possess the means, to incur debts in order to have grandiose weddings.

8. It is fallacy to think that one's appreciation can be lost if one does not hold an extravagant wedding ceremony and invite many people. what's our appreciate as compared to that of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam)?

9. The present-day practice of the combination of sexes is an act of sin and totally against Shariáh.

10. There is not anything include in engagement events and Mehndi events in Islam.

11. Extremely good care must be taken as regards to Salaat on occasions of marriage by using all - the bride, the bridegroom, and all the participants.

12. It is un-Islamic to present the bride on stage.

13. The needless expenses incurred by means of the bride's family in retaining a dinner party has no basis in Shariáh.

14. For the engaged couple to fulfill at a public gathering in which the boy holds the female's hand and slips a ring on her finger is a violation of the Qurãnic law of Hijaab.

15. It is not an Islamic for the engaged couple to meet each other and also go out together.

16. 3 things should be borne in mind when giving once daughter gifts and presents at the time of Nikah:

• Presents should be given within once means (it is not acceptable to take loans, on       interest for such presents);

• To give the required items;

• A show shouldn't be made of anything is given.

17. It is Sunnat for the bride and groom families to make Walimah.

Note: In Walimah, whatever is effortlessly available need to be fed to the people and care should be taken that there is no extravagance, display and that no debts are incurred in the process.

18. To postpone Nikah after the engagement is un-Islamic.

A FEW CUSTOMS:

In aping Western methods sheepishly, Muslims have followed many customs that are un-Islamic and frowned upon.

A Few Examples Are:

•  Displaying the bride on stage;

•  Inviting visitors to the wedding from afar off locations;

•  Receiving guests within the hall;

•  The bride's family incurring useless charges by retaining a banquet which has no basis in Shariáh. We must remember that Walimah is the ceremonial dinner arranged by the bridegroom after the wedding is consummated.

•  It is contrary to Sunnah (and the practice of a few non-Muslim tribes in India) to wish, hope for or demand presents and gifts for the bridegroom, from the bride's people. We should always keep in mind that our Nabi (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) did not give to Hazrath Áli (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) anything except Duá.