Dr Shahida Memon

The Decoration on Engagement Ceremony In Pakistan      Islam is a religion of modesty &Simplicity as Muhammad SA (PBU) narrated the best wedding is that upon which least trouble & Expense is bestowed (Mishkat). In Islam, the journey towards marriage begins with the concept of engagement, known as Khitbah in Arabic. This pivotal step marks the commitment between a man and a woman as they prepare to enter into the sacred union of marriage.  TRADITIONAL PROPOSAL ETIQUETTE The Islamic tradition emphasizes the importance of sending proposals through families or trusted intermediaries. This ensures a respectful and honorable approach to initiating the engagement process. EMBRACING PRE-MARITAL COMPATIBILITY Before the engagement is formalized, it is encouraged (Mustahib) for the prospective partners to see each other according to Islam where the man is allowed to see face & Forehands of proposed woman . as it will define her beauty .This looking should...

Hadiths Emphasizing the Rewards of Offering Iftar 1.      Zaid ibn-e Khalid al juhan's Narration: Offering a meal to break the fast of a sister or brother during Ramadan results in earning equivalent rewards. 2.     Abush-shayh, Ibn –Hibban's Narration: Providing iftar to a fasting person from lawful income in Ramadan leads to angelic prayers and blessings, including a special interaction with Hazrat Gabriel during Laylatul Qadar. z 3.     Prophet's Guidance on Simple Offerings:                 4.   1   ) Abush-shayh, Ibn –Hibban Narrated Prophet Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him said who ever offers iftar to a fasting person out of his HALAL (Lawful) income in the month of Ramadan the angels pray for them & at Lay latul QadarHazrat Gabriel shakes hand with him/her. 5.      2 ) The narrator said O” Messenger if one does not have anything to offer to...