📜 Akad nikah · #107

What is the etiquette for guests while the marriage contract is taking place?

Be quiet, pay attention and pray for the couple; the contract is an act of worship, not entertainment. Silence your phone and save conversations until it is over. Do not crowd in front of the couple with mobile phones, because it distracts the wali, the witnesses and the officiant. Avoid cheering or joking during the pronouncement, especially if the groom stumbles; jokes only add to his nerves. After the contract, offer congratulations and good prayers. If you are family, help the hosts settle the guests and children. Your respect at that moment is the most meaningful gift. See du'a of congratulations for the couple.

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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