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Muslim-Bangladeshi Wedding Sydney

June 8, 2012 unforgettablemomentskedr Leave a comment

Traditional Bangladeshi Muslim Wedding in Sydney

NIKAH is a solemn and sacred social contract between bride and groom. This contract is a strong covenant (mithaqun Ghalithun) as expressed in Quran 4:21). The marriage contract in Islam 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.

Mahr: The marriage-gift (Mahr) is a divine injunction. The giving of mahr to the bride by the groom is an essential part of the contract.

‘And give the women (on marriage) their mahr as a (nikah) free gift” (Quran 4:4)

Mahr is a token commitment of the husband’s responsibility and may be paid in cash, property or movable objects to the bride herself. The amount of mahr is not legally specified, however, moderation according to the existing social norm is recommended. The mahr may be paid immediately to the bride at the time of marriage, or deferred to a later date, or a combination of both. The deferred mahr however, falls due in case of death or divorce.

One matrimonial party expresses ‘ijab” willing consent to enter into marriage and the other party expresses ‘qubul” acceptance of the responsibility in the assembly of marriage ceremony. The contract is written and signed by the bride and the groom and their two respective witnesses. This written marriage contract (“Aqd-Nikah) is then announced publicly.

Sermon: The assembly of nikah is addressed with a marriage sermon (khutba-tun-nikah) by the Muslim officiating the marriage. In marriage societies, customarily, a state appointed Muslim judge (Qadi) officiates the nikah ceremony and keeps the record of the marriage contract.

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Indian Hindu Wedding Photography Sydney at Mukti Gupteshwar Temple Minto

June 10, 2011 unforgettablemomentskedr Leave a comment

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The day was 5th May 2011, and I drove down to Minto which was a fair drive from North Strathfield. Luckily it was after the office-hour rush and the roads were fairly empty. It was a bright winter day as I reached Minto’s Mukti-Gupteshwar Mandir located at eagle-view road. It is an absolutely beautiful and serene temple which is built to give an impression that it is under-ground.

After taking a few photos of the temple and the Mandap, I set up my “gear” and was chatting with the Pandit. The groom arrived shortly with his mother. I had only spoken with them on the phone as the wedding was arranged in a rush and there didn’t have enough time for my usual pre-wedding consultancy session. After a few photos of them and of the groom, we were waiting for the bride to arrive.

Bride arrived in a cab along with groom’s sister and both looked stunningly gorgeous. From the minute the bride stepped off the taxi, I knew her photos will turn out “perfect”.

The ceremony went smoothly and the pundit was very informative and “smooth” with the various rituals of a Hindu wedding.

After the ceremony completed, before signing the certificate, we went around for some post-wedding photos. I was able to capture the family and couple in some natural and some posed/semi-posed photos. The harsh afternoon sun was a bit of an issue but we managed to get around it.