DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE ABOUT MARRIAGE BETWEEN RELIGIONS

LECTURER: USTAZAH HJH SAADIAH BINTI HAJI HUSSIN

•There are different types of religions in this world such as Islam, Christians, Catholic, Hindu, Buddha and etc. •I think it is kind of interesting if we share what was other religion’s opinion and their perspective about marriage.

INTRODUCTION

ISLAM•It is the duty of every Muslim to follow the Islamic laws not only in matters of prayers and fasting but also in all action , include in the matters of marriage.

•Islam as well defined rules about marriage , so if you want to follow Islam fully , then you must know the Islamic rules and regulations governing married life.

•Islam, unlike other religions is a strong advocate of marriage.

•People marry for many reasons.Advocate = To recommend

IMPORTANCE OF MARRIAGE IN ISLAM

Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) says, "No house has been built in Islam more beloved in the sight of Allah than through marriage.“

Imam Ali (a.s.) exhorts, "Marry, because marriage is the tradition of Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.)." Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) also said, "Whosoever likes to follow my tradition, then he should know that marriage is from my tradition."

The hadith here show that even the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) highly recommended how marriage is important in Islam.

Hindu marriages are mostly

arranged by parents. They

select mates best suited for

their children by examining

personal

qualities, education, and

social status of a prospective

partner.Hindu marriages signify customs, rituals

and elaborate celebrations and are full

of fun and frolic. Indian weddings speak

volumes of the rich culture, heritage and

ethnicity of the country.

A wedding is an

important religious

ceremony in the Hindu

religion

Generally, the marriage

ceremonies take place

at an open space, under

a decorated canopy

called ‘Mandap’.

Hindu weddings extend up to four to five days. The

ceremonies practiced are essentially divided into three parts -

pre wedding customs, wedding day ceremony and post

wedding rituals. The rituals and customs performed in each of

the three phases have a deep significance and meaning. The

pre wedding celebrations mainly includes engagement.

Coming to the wedding day ceremonies, it involves different

traditional rituals, each having its own meaning and role.

post wedding ceremonies is the most emotional moment of the wedding, when the bride takes

leave from her parents and other family members and takes her first step towards her new life in her

husband's house.

Frolic = Full of dancing

CONCLUSION

Islam is unlike the other religion. Islam make Marriage is a

religious duty.

we know that ‘Marriage’ is important in Islam.

There is no concept of courtship in Islam as it is practiced in the

Christians communities.

While Hindu marriages are mostly arranged by parents .

Hindu marriages signify customs, rituals and elaborate

celebrations and are full of fun and frolic.

Indian weddings speak volumes of the rich culture, heritage and

ethnicity of the country.