Islamic Marriage (nikah) is a solemn and sacred
social contract between bride and groom. This contract is a strong covenant as
expressed in Quran (4:21). The Islamic
Marriage contract in is not a sacrament. It is revocable. Both parties
mutually agree and enter into this contract. Both bride and groom have the
liberty to define various terms and conditions of their liking and make them a
part of this contract.
So what is more important in Islamic Marriage? It is the spirit of marriage, the intention which
underlies it, the treasures which it contains hidden within it but which must
be brought out and realized by the married couple themselves.
The Quran provides the signposts for Islamic Marriage and its potential. It says:
"It is He who created you from a single soul, And
made its mate of like nature in order that you might dwell with her in
love...."(7:189)
‘Dating’ as it is currently practiced in much of the world
does not exist among Muslims - where a young man and woman are in a one-on-one
intimate relationship, spending time together alone, getting to know each other
in a very deep way before deciding on a traditional Islamic
Marriage. Moreover, in Islam pre-marital relationships of any kind between
members of the opposite sex is forbidden.
If
you still want to date or search for your partner in a non traditional manner,
before going for a traditional Islamic
Marriage, BayNikah.com can come to your rescue! BayNikah.com came into
existence due to a strong desire for a site that caters to the Muslim singles
especially in the Bay Area of California.
What
makes BayNikah.com unique to other sites is that it offers a similar level of
functionality but it is totally Free! There are no premium memberships or
upgrades and all members who sign-up can send and receive unlimited messages.
They do not sell or work with third-party providers regarding your personal information,
so you can feel safe that your information is held private & confidential
with them.
The choice of a partner in Islamic Marriage is one of the most important decisions a person
will make in his or her lifetime. It should not be taken lightly, nor
left to chance. It should be taken as seriously as any other major
decision in life - with prayer, careful investigation and BayNikah.com at your
service.