What are the rituals of marriage of that are the sacred / important ones?

There are no rituals in an Islamic marriage and their not sacred as well. But somethings are considered important, like,





The consent of the bride and bride groom.


The Mahr which is some kind of gifts or money that is given by the groom to the bride, the bride has authority of demanding a particular sum, it is compulsory.


There should be a witness to the marriage on both the bride's and groom's side.


A wedding party arranged at the expense of the groom is the sunnah, where it is good to feed poor people.What are the rituals of marriage of that are the sacred / important ones?
The very act of a marriage is a sacred one, meaning, something that is special and connected to God.





As God has said in his final revelation, The Noble Qur'aan, translated as :





30:20. And among His Signs is this, that He created you (Adam) from dust, and then [Hawwa' (Eve) from Adam's rib, and then his offspring from the semen, and], - behold you are human beings scattered!





30:21. And among His Signs is this, that He created for you wives from among yourselves, that you may find repose in them, and He has put between you affection and mercy. Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who reflect.





30:22. And among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. Verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge.





In fact, the very act of having sexual relations with one's wife (or wives) can be something rewarded by God, if done for the purpose of fulfilling the God-given human need in the way God has prescribed, ie, within the legal limits set by God as opposed to outside the limits set by God (such as prostitution, adultery, girlfriend/boyfriend relationships, etc) and such are sins which obviously attract punishment of God and his anger.





So the whole of marriage can be a devotional act, an act of worship to god, if done in the way God has prescribed for the pleasure of God, etc...





Further, the act of sexual relations lead to another very important matter, which is having children. The believers, the slaves of The Merciful, God, pray :








25:74. And those who say: ';Our Lord! Bestow on us from our wives and our offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes, and make us leaders for the Muttaqun'; (pious..)





as did the Prophets of God...





19:2. (This is) a mention of the mercy of your Lord to His slave Zakariya (Zachariah).





19:3. When he called out his Lord (Allah) a call in secret,





19:4. Saying: ';My Lord! Indeed my bones have grown feeble, and grey hair has spread on my head, And I have never been unblest in my invocation to You, O my Lord!





19:5. ';And Verily! I fear my relatives after me, since my wife is barren. So give me from Yourself an heir,





19:6. ';Who shall inherit me, and inherit (also) the posterity of Ya'qub (Jacob) (inheritance of the religious knowledge and Prophethood, not the wealth, etc.). And make him, my Lord, one with whom You are Well-pleased!';.





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From an islamic point of view, which is the only point of view based upon the truth, as no other truth exists upon earth in its pure form, from God, the whole act of living and dieing are or can be an act of worship of God. that includes marriage and all of its aspects, eating, sleeping, going to the mosque, meeting friends and relatives, teaching and learning, playing, etc.. when it is done in accordance with what God loves !





6:162. Say (O Muhammad ): ';Verily, my Salat (prayer), my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for God, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists).





6:163. ';He has no partner. And of this I have been commanded, and I am the first of the Muslims ('those who submit to God')';What are the rituals of marriage of that are the sacred / important ones?
Salam...


I agree with sakura... I've just explained few points about Islamic Marriage...


Allah, most Gracious says about spouses in Quran:


Among His signs is [the fact] that He has created spouses for you among yourselves so that you may dwell in tranquillity with them, and He has planted love and mercy between you; In that are signs for people who reflect. Qur'an [30 : 21]


He has planted affection and mercy between you. Qur'an [30: 12]


Following points should be considered while getting married :


1.Whom to marry: Allah has given us the choice to select our mates.


Narrated Abu Huraira: ';The Prophet, peace be upon him, said, 'A woman is married for four things, i.e., her wealth, her family status, her beauty, and her religion. So you should marry the religious woman [otherwise] you will be a loser.'';


2.Mahr: Mahr is the gift that is given by the husband to his wife at wedding. It can be anything in any amount, as agreed by the bride and bride-groom.


Allah says about Mahr in the Chapter 'Woman' in Quran:


And give the women (on marriage) their Mahr as a free gift.


Qur'an [4 : 4]


3.Sex: Sex is seen as an act of procreation. An eye for the what is about to come is kept open in this respect as well. The following prayer reminds us of God, results of our actions and reminds us of our commitment to train our offspring.


Narrated Ibn Abbas: ';The Prophet, peace be upon him, said, 'If anyone of you, when having a sexual intercourse with his wife says:


In the name of Allah! O Allah! Protect me from Satan and protect what you bestow upon us (i.e. an offspring) from Satan. and if it is destined that they should have a child, then Satan will never be able to harm him.'';


4.Walima: Walima is the wedding reception given to friends and family after the consummation of marriage. It is given by the husband on this auspicious occassion, showing his happiness and sharing it with the friends and family.


Abdur Rahman bin Auf said, ';The Prophet, peace be upon him, said to me, 'Give a wedding banquet, even with one sheep.'';


5.Duties and Rights of Husband and Wife after marriage: Allah informs us about the just rights of each other on us:


But, in accordance with justice, the wife's rights (with regard to their husbands) are equal to the (husband's) rights with regard to them, although men are a degree above them; and Allah is Almighty, Wise. Qur'an [2 : 228]


The statement that men are a degree above women means that authority within the household has been give to the husband in preference to the wife because a heavier burden has been placed on his shoulders by another verse of the Quran which says:


Men shall take full care of women, because Allah has given the one more strength than the other, and because they support them from their means. Qur'an [4 : 34]


Fundamentals of a happy marriage :


Faith: The most basic and essential attribute of a Muslim marriage is the common faith that binds the couple.


Forgiving:If we expect Allah to forgive us than we must learn to forgive each other


Forget:Things that happened in the past must be left there and not be used as fresh ammunition in new situations.


Forbearance: Sabr (patience) is the most useful tool to have in managing a healthy lifestyle.


Flexible:being flexible is important for happy marriage.


Faithful: It is commanded by Allah that we be faithful to our spouses.


Frank:When the communication is not frank it hinders in the development of closeness and deep understanding of each other's inner self.


Insha Allah follow this u wil a blessed life here as wel in the Here after...