A mosque in Islamabad, Masjid Rehmat ul Alamin F/8, has established a free-of-charge marriage hall recently to help poor families celebrate their daughters’ weddings with respect and dignity. The mosque has established a free-of-charge marriage hall
The compassionate initiative offers a three-hour time limit and includes a stage for the bride and groom, tables, chairs, crockery, and trained waiters to serve food to guests. The mosque committee allows parents to solemnize the Nikkah of their daughter themselves or choose a Khateeb of their choice for the ceremony.
Taj Qamar, a member of the mosque committee, advised people to associate the departure of their daughters with the call to prayer (Adhan) and prayer (Salah) to create a blessed environment that will facilitate a new life and eliminate superstitions.
To ensure a successful event, the mosque recommends that families limit the number of guests to 100 or 120 individuals, with an equal number of men and women, and prioritize Islamic teachings while avoiding extravagance by religious teachings.
Three men and three women from the family should take responsibility for arranging and maintaining order, with one man and one woman appointed to oversee the event and ensure that the mosque administration does not participate in the ceremony.
The initiative not only benefits the daughter, the family, and future generations but also fosters a stronger bond with the mosque and its teachings. With the introduction of the correct Islamic culture of marriage, the blessings of the mosque make the bond of marriage even more blessed and joyous.
The initiative has received appreciation from various segments of society for its noble cause, and it is hoped that it will inspire more mosques and individuals to contribute to society’s betterment.
Deserving parents can contact the mosque management committee to book the hall and make their daughters’ wedding a memorable and dignified event. The mosque management assures that marriage-related activities will continue uninterrupted even during prayer times, and newlyweds will be sent to their new homes with respect and dignity.