An ABC Glossary of Muslim Weddings

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A is for

Allah: Arabic name for the one and only God.

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B is for Barat: Groom’s procession to the Brides home or

city.

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C is for Calligraphy-A stylized

handwriting that can be used on wedding invitations and other places.

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D is for

Dholki: A pre-wedding celebration for

the bride, and women who are family and friends.

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E is for

Embellishments-adornments

attached onto a bridal gown

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F is for

Favors: A small gift given to wedding

guests

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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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H is for

Henna or Mehndi: Adornment dye with artistic designs used on palms and feet of bride.

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I is for Imam : Religious scholar and leader who can

also perform marriage ceremony

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J is for Jewelry: Usually gold necklace, bangles,

and rings for the bride.

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K is for

Khutbah-Sermon given at wedding

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L is for

Ladoo- South Asian sweets that are

fed to the couple to congratulate them.

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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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N is for

Nikah: Witnessing of the

marriage contract.

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O is for

Outfit- Dresses, Suits and

clothes worn by the wedding party.

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P is for

Photographs-Some of the most

important memories you will have.

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Q is for

Quran: The Holy book of Muslims whose

verses are recited at the Nikah ceremony.

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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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S is for Sunnah: The example and teachings of the

Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

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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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U is for

Ushers-Guides guests

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V is for

Veil: A covering of the face.

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W is for

Walima : Reception from groom for

family and friends after the marriage ceremony.

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X is for Xxxx-Kisses which are a

universal expression of love

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Y is for Yoga: A form of Indian meditation

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Z is for

Zawaj: Arabic for pair or mate, used in the

Quran.

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