Etiquette of Islamic Wedding

9 Grade 5 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Etiquette of Islamic Wedding, with worked marking schemes. 9 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   After the nikah, the Prophet (SAW) recommended holding a walimah. A walimah is best understood as:

   A. a wedding feast to announce the marriage

   B. the signing of the contract

   C. the giving of the dowry

   D. the guardian's permission

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2. Question 2

   6 marks

   Explain three good practices that make a wedding an Islamic celebration rather than an un-Islamic one.

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3. Question 3

   6 marks

   The Prophet (SAW) taught that marriage should be simple. Explain three reasons why extravagance should be avoided in an Islamic wedding.

   (6 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any three (2 marks each): extravagance is wastage, which is disliked by Allah; it makes marriage difficult and expensive for the poor; simplicity follows the Sunnah of the Prophet; money can be better used to help the couple start life or help the needy; it avoids showing off and pride; it keeps the focus on the blessing of marriage rather than on display.

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   For a valid Islamic marriage, which of the following is required?

   A. Dancing and loud music

   B. Attendance of the whole village

   C. A very large sum of money

   D. The presence of witnesses and the bride's consent

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   The marriage contract in Islam, in which the bride and groom agree to marry before witnesses, is known as:

   A. Aqiqah

   B. Iftar

   C. Janazah

   D. Nikah

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   In an Islamic wedding, the gift that a groom gives to the bride as her right is called:

   A. Mahr

   B. Sadaqah

   C. Fidyah

   D. Zakah

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   The Prophet (SAW) encouraged that a wedding celebration (walimah) should be:

   A. as expensive as possible

   B. simple and free from extravagance

   C. held without any food

   D. kept completely secret

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   When Muslims attend a wedding, one good etiquette they should observe is to:

   A. engage in immoral entertainment

   B. dress modestly and behave decently

   C. waste and throw away food

   D. insult the couple for fun

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9. Question 9

   4 marks

   An Islamic wedding has special etiquette.

   (a) State two essential conditions for a valid Islamic marriage.

   (b) Give two good manners that guests should observe at a Muslim wedding.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) Any two conditions (1 mark each): consent of the bride and groom; presence of a wali (guardian); presence of witnesses; the mahr (dowry); an offer and acceptance (ijab and qabul). (b) Any two manners (1 mark each): dressing modestly; congratulating and praying for the couple; avoiding wastage of food; behaving decently; avoiding forbidden entertainment; not mixing improperly.

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