Ramadan
is a very special time of the year, a time when the Muslim faithful
take time out to reflect, fast and wait to receive blessings from Allah,
the Most Gracious and Most Merciful. However, it is not just about
fasting, but about carrying out more charitable acts in order to feel
the burden of the poor. The fast in part intensifies your focus on the
spiritual aspect of the Ramadan.
Caring and giving
It is a season of sharing and giving and
if you are looking for an opportunity to bless a person or family, this
is a great time to make a difference in their lives and receive
blessings in return. What can be more unforgettable than when you
remember those who are less privileged and put a smile on their faces?
You can make a difference.
Wedding during Ramadan
It is not a favourite time of the year
for prospective Muslim couples wishing to get married due to the fasting
which is observed during this period. There have been several questions
raised on why many Muslims do not
get married during the Ramadan. Some
believe it is only appropriate that a faithful Muslim reflects during
the season until fasting is over, while others think it is perfectly
fine to get married as long as it is managed sensitively.
There is nothing in Islam that prohibits
conducting weddings at any time of the year; the only restrictions
relate to certain obligations and their norms.
For instance, you are not allowed to
perform a wedding ceremony while fasting, or when you are in a state of
consecration or ihram while performing Hajj or `Umrah.
But as far as solemnising marriage is
concerned, there is no restriction to conclude it at any time even if
this would be on the day of fasting as long as the walimah and
consummation of the marriage take place at night.
It’s economical
It is reasonable to get married during
the Ramadan period because people are not expecting you to have a lavish
affair. As long as it is held in an Islamic atmosphere and you do not
mix the gender; as long as the ceremony is in full conformity with
Islamic tradition without violating the sanctity of the holy month, you
will have a wedding that is simply practical and cost-effective too.
For instance, you can keep it low key and
plan a ‘Nikah’ ceremony on an evening during the Ramadan. In the
presence of only your nearest and dearest, you can serve a wedding
dinner to break the fast with your guests at the appropriate time. If
you desire to have a wedding party later, keep your plan until after the
Ramadan when you can roll out the drums and make it more elaborate.
Notes
“Those who spend their wealth by
night and day, in secret and in public shall have their reward with
their Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve” (Qur’an
2:274). “By no means shall you attain righteousness unless you give
freely from that which you love. And whatever you give, Allah knows it
well.” (Qur’an 3:92). Ramadan Kareem!
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