A glossary of Muslim Weddings

1. An ABC Glossary of
Muslim Weddings
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2. A is for
Allah: Arabic name for the one and only God.
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3. B is for
Barat: Groom’s procession to the Brides home or
city.
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4. C is for
Calligraphy-A stylized
handwriting that can be used on
wedding invitations and other places.
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5. D is for
Dholki: A pre-wedding celebration for
the bride, and women who are family
and friends.
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6. E is for
Embellishments-adornments
attached onto a bridal gown
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7. F is for
Favors: A small gift given to wedding
guests
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8. G is for
Garlands:: Flowers that can be hung as
decorations or worn by the bride or groom as a
headpiece.
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9. H is for
Henna or Mehndi:
Adornment dye with artistic designs
used on palms and feet of bride.
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10. I is for
Imam : Religious scholar and leader who can
also perform marriage ceremony
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11. J is for
Jewelry: Usually gold necklace, bangles,
and rings for the bride.
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12. K is for
Khutbah-Sermon given at wedding
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13. L is for
Ladoo-South Asian sweets that are
fed to the couple to congratulate
them.
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14. M is for
Mahar: A gift or payment given by the
groom to the bride which is mutually agreed
upon and a part of the marriage contract.
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15. N is for
Nikah: Witnessing of the
marriage contract.
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16. O is for
Outfit- Dresses, Suits and
clothes worn by the wedding party.
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17. P is for
Photographs-Some of the most
important memories you will have.
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18. Q is for
Quran: The Holy book of Muslims whose
verses are recited at the Nikah ceremony.
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19. R is for
Rukhsati: Farewell ritual in some south
Asian cultures where the father of the bride
hands over his daughter to his new son-in-law.
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20. S is for
Sunnah: The example and teachings of the
Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
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21. T is for
Thank you Notes: Gratitude
expressed to the guests for their gifts that should
be given soon after the wedding.
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22. U is for
Ushers-Guides guests
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23. V is for
Veil: A covering of the face.
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24. W is for
Walima: Reception from groom for
family and friends after the marriage ceremony.
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25. X is for
Xxxx-Kisses which are a
universal expression of love
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26. Y is for
Yoga: A form of Indian meditation
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27. Z is for
Zawaj: Arabic for pair or mate, used in the
Quran.
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