RS: Year 9 Term 3: Marriage in Islam

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Why are all Muslims encouraged to marry? (2)
In order to have a companion, Basis of family life
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The ideal is that marriage is for how long? (1)
Life
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What does marriage allow within the relationship? (2)
Affection, Support of each other's faith
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What is the name of the Muslim wedding ceremony? (1)
Nikah
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Where can this take place? (2)
Either a mosque or the bride's house
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Who offers the bride the the groom? (2)
The wali - a woman's guardian in marriage
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What witnesses must be present? (2)
2 good Muslim adults
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What is mahr? (2)
The dowry (marriage gift) given by the groom, usually money
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What must be given for the nikah to occur? (1)
The consent of both parties
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What are the traditional vows made by the bride and groom? (5)
Bride - honest/obedient/faithful, Groom - helpful/faithful
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How does the nikah end? (4)
With prayers for the couple, their families, local ummah and international ummah
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What occurs after the nikah ceremony? (3)
Wedding banquet (walima) either later or next day, to share in groom's happiness, to thank God
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What is temporary unannounced marriage? (2)
A form of marriage lasting for a short period of time practised by Twelver Shi'as
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How was/is the practise used? (2)
Having a wife while travelling, Now to date/socialise with other sex
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Wha do Sunni Muslims and other Shi'as think of this practise? (2)
It is wrong as it is a way to have sex before marriage, Banned by Second Caliph's teachings
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The ideal is that marriage is for how long? (1)

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Life

Card 3

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What does marriage allow within the relationship? (2)

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Card 4

Front

What is the name of the Muslim wedding ceremony? (1)

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Card 5

Front

Where can this take place? (2)

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