Saturday 20 December 2014

Types of Marriages #9 : Muslim (Sunni) wedding


The Sunni and Shiya are Muslims and both believe in one god Allah, but actually they’re very different one to another. Or in other words, the Sunnis and Shiya, the Islamic sects are very distinct in their rituals and other religious activities. They both follow certain unique customs. Their traditions and even ceremonies are also different in every aspect. The weddings of Sunni and Shiya follows entirely different ceremonial activities and each are obviously not the same. In Sunni wedding, there would be the presence of two adult consenting male witnesses and it’s an important factor for Sunni weddings. The whole wedding ceremony would have the need for such vital presence of male witnesses. As per the rules of Sunni rituals, there is no requirement for such witnesses at the time of divorce. The Sunni wedding (Nikah) is not so lengthy.  Normally the Sunni weddings are not taking delayed with process and Sunni wedding would be completed within a short span of time. No verses have to be read in Sunni wedding. In Sunni wedding all ceremonial activities are simple. There is no compulsion or any restrictions for Sunni weddings. Sunni weddings are comparatively humble and simple and it enlarges lot of hospitality and love and Sunnis believes the weddings are the occasions to spread love, friendship and warm welcome. In Sunni weddings, there is no bath ceremony as Shiyas adopting as traditional ritual and Sunni wedding is much easier than other. The Sunni wedding not spends much time for Nikah and there would be the wedding ceremony is very short with rituals and customs. The Sunni wedding certainly needs the witnesses and this is an unavoidable part of Sunni wedding. Sunnis are still keeping some orthodox mentality especially in the wedding functions and comparatively they’re rigid. The Sunnis always keeps certain traditional mode of rituals and follows the usual patterns of wedding ceremony.

Thursday 11 December 2014

Types of Marriages #8 :The Muslim Wedding 2


Ultimately, the Muslim marriage is a contract between God (Allah) and the couple. The Muslim wedding is a religious obligation. Muslim marriage is tensed free, and it’s much easier while comparing to other religions.  In Kerala matrimony, a Muslim marriage gives a big exposure. The marriage contract and signing are the main requirements and this is the only basic factor. Mosques are not normally venues for Muslim marriages. During the wedding ceremony and reception, the men and women not join closer, they stay separated.  No restriction, anyone can officiate a wedding, but only thing is that he has to well aware of Islamic tradition. No relevance for official clergy. It has some practices entirely designed for marriages. The practices are different as the tradition of each country. The Muslim marriages resemble with rituals of the hail of the couples as where they’re residing. Meher is a non detachable part of Muslim marriages known as Nikah. Muslim weddings are very effectively involves with Kerala matrimony.  Without the monetary benefit from the part of the groom, normally no marriages are happens in Muslim. Meher is specified for the pre marriage financial support and it’s a formal statement. The meher can be defined as two parts. One portion of meher is before the marriage and other portion is for the throughout life of the bride. The meher has certain ethics behind and it has considered as the brides security. Within the marriage, meher ensures the guarantee of freedom to every bride. The Kerala matrimony always warmly accepts Muslim matrimony.  Nikah, the marriage and vows and blessing etc are to mention as very specified. In the Nikah ceremony, the signing of the marriage contract plays the key role. Usually the Nikah held in front of two witnesses and the representative of the bride reveals the details of the meher. The bride and groom, both have to express their will to marry each other and they repeats saying qubul (I accept in Arabic). The Muslim marriages have a rooted relationship with Kerala matrimony.

Types of Marriages #8 :The Muslim Wedding


The word Muslim means surrender or submission. A life completely surrender to god (Allah) derives as Islam or Muslim. Their marriage is known as Nikah and it includes three phases like pre wedding, wedding and post wedding. In Kerala matrimonial sites, the Muslim weddings play a good role. The Muslim wedding is comparatively simple and it spread an exposure of elegant, besides Muslim wedding gives pleasance to all participants. There are three days needed normally for Muslim wedding. It’s because of the rituals and extension happens. Depending upon the local cultures and tradition, Muslim marriages would be colorful. In accordance with the nature, diversity and location, there would be changes in Muslim wedding ceremony.There is an approval necessary for Muslim marriage.  In front of the witnesses, the approvals of the competent parties have to extend. The wedding rituals are mainly revolves around this major custom of approval. Muslim community believes every marriage would be colorful. In different part of the world, Muslim marriages are happening with an exposure of costly, colorful and luxurious. The influence of Muslim weddings in Kerala matrimonial sites are to special mention.  Muslims gives much priority to inviting and welcoming the guests. The hospitality has considered much valued with Muslim marriages. So, the Nikah would be memorable from all aspect. Other rituals are also held with Muslim weddings. It can be permitted either in grooms or brides residence. The Love and affection are the noticeable expression of Muslim marriage. The pre wedding rituals are 1.Mangni 2.Mehendi 3.Mahr etc. In Kerala matrimonial sites, the Muslim weddings take a relevant part. The Muslim marriages are enriched with feast and celebration. In Muslim marriages, there would joy and rejoice everywhere you’ll find. There is no chance for consuming liquor in Muslim marriages.

Mangni is a ceremony where the ring exchanges and the Muslim wedding start with Mangni. This is the engagement programme and after the ring exchange, the bride and groom become bride and groom with commitment.  A couple of days before marriage, the Mehendi ceremony held at the home of the bride. The Muslim weddings are seems as a non detachable part in Kerala matrimonial sites.  The female relatives of the bride are doing Mehendi. They smear the bride with turmeric and henna paste and apply to the hands. Within the bride’s residence, this Mehendi ceremony spreads a festive mood.

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Wednesday 3 December 2014

Types of Marriages #7 THE LATIN CATHOLIC WEDDING:

Ginger Marry


Latin Catholics are a sub caste Christian, and the supreme power of the church controls by the Pope from Vatican. In Kerala, the contributions of Latin Catholics are numerous. The wedding ceremonies of Latin Cathoilcs are simple. Before marriage, there’ll be three announcements (in Sunday) and it’s for if any objection occurs towards the marriage ceremony by stating complaints to bride or groom and to stop the marriage. The Latin catholic weddings contribute a good percentage of financial benefits to Kerala matrimonials.  After the three announcements in three adjoining Sundays, the process of marriage starts. The day before marriage some rites would have to perform in both brides and grooms home. Normally it was in the evening after seven pm and to till mid night. There would be a feast with delicious dishes. Before the feast starts, a ceremony called “Sweet tasting” held’s in the presence of god father. The other day, the marriage will take place at the groom’s parish church. Nowadays, Latin Catholics are spending much money for marriage functions. The wedding mass would be enriched with melodious devotional songs. Special choirs for wedding ceremonies and sweet music are common. Kerala matrimonials are incomplete without Latin catholic weddings. Perhaps the Latin catholic wedding ceremonies are happening in the presence of three priests. One main priest and the other two by standers. To complete the wedding ceremony, it’ll take minimum two hours. The wedding mass is lengthy with three biblical readings and special songs, besides some blessing prayers were also to read by the priests. The real marriage unity of the bride and groom in the holy matrimony in Christ would be in the middle of the wedding mass. The bride and groom exchange the ring and the groom ties the pendant chain on the neck of the bride and then gives the manthrakodi to her. After this, the wedding function is over by all means. Anyway, the catholic weddings are colorful from all aspect and such occasions are very much auspicious to Kerala matrimonials.