By Lalomi Atwa

In the era of technology, Muslims are finding that the new doesn’t always beat the old . Muslims are flocking to Muslim matrimonial websites by the thousands if the websites’ membership claims are to be believed. The lure of the instant gratification of thousands of potential soul mates at one’s fingertips is more than most can resist.

Muslim Matrimonial Services - a Vital Need These Days

Author: Alley Emerson

Traditionally Muslims searched for a life partner only among their relatives and friends. But now Muslims are spread out and are living all over the world. Present day Muslims are forced to turning to the matrimonial services more and more in their search for a suitable spouse. These matrimonial services cater to Muslims living around the world. It is created for the sole purpose of providing matrimonial services for Muslim men and women of all ages. They are definitely not Muslim dating services as some may mistakenly consider it.

 

Muslim Marriages Traditions

Author: Rafi Michael

Marriage is a sacred institution. It is commonly said that God has made pair for everyone but the two people are united only when God desires. This world is very large. It is divided into a number of cultures and civilizations. Every civilization has some past. The ancient practices and the rituals that have been taking place since centuries play a great role in influencing the culture of every society.

Author: Ruben Adams

Muslim marriage as in other faiths is a sacred institution. It is a moral contract binding between a Muslim man and a Muslim woman. Muslim marriages are performed according to the laws of the Islamic Shariah. Islamic marriages are generally arranged marriages by the parents.

An Islamic Perspective
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Muslim conferences and conventions (like the one being held by the Islamic Society of North America & Muslim American Society, Imam W. D. Mohammad, this Labor Day weekend) are just one of the many places Muslims in North America often meet potential spouses either to make a decision or to initiate the marriage communication process.

Other places include fundraising dinners, regional seminars, lectures, at the home of a relative or friend, and the local mosque.

Here is a link to 100 premarital questions to ask. Though the list may seem a little excessive, it may be a good

idea to choose the most important from the list and include them in your decision making. This list is composed by

Imam Majid at the Adam Center.

Mutual Agreement of Bride and Groom

Marriage (nikah) is a solemn and sacred social contract between bride and groom. This contract is a strong covenant (mithaqun Ghalithun) as expressed in Quran 4:21). The marriage contract in Islam is not a sacrament. It is revocable.

Both parties mutually agree and enter into this contract. Both bride and groom have the liberty to define various terms and conditions of their liking and make them a part of this contract.