No 'nikah' if there is music and DJs at weddings, warn clerics in UP's Bulandshahr
Qazi-e-Shahr Maulana Aarif Qazmi told the reporters that singing and dancing at weddings was not a part of Islamic culture and amounted to overspending money on the occasion. The cleric said that the Ulemas wanted to rid the Muslim society of social evils and ensure that the girl`s side is not made to bear the additional financial burden.
Dec 26, 2022, 11:24 AM IST
DNA: Families rush to get married before the 'new law'
The law to increase the age of girls for marriages has not yet been passed, but concerns increased among Muslim families in many cities of the country.
Jan 04, 2022, 00:00 AM IST
License of Delhi lawyer who allegedly performed Nikahs, religious conversions in chamber suspended
The council has urged the Registrar of Delhi High Court, District Judge concerned and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Delhi Police of the concerned area to provide all necessary information and extend all support to the committee.
Jul 05, 2021, 23:53 PM IST
Bizarre! Groom fails to pronounce Urdu words during nikah, his PAN card leaves bride's parents shocked
A man masquerading as a Muslim to marry a girl was caught by the bride's side of family after he failed to pronounce Urdu words correctly during the marriage procession.
UK government to make Nikah without registration a crime, Imam likely to face action
The UK government is planning to make changes in the Marriage Act to make any Nikah (marriage) a criminal offence if not registered with the concerned authorities. According to Pakistan-based Dawn News, any Imam who presides over a Nikah, which has not been registered, can face criminal proceedings.
Jun 03, 2018, 10:26 AM IST
'No toilet, no nikah' - Do you know what maulvis and muftis have decided?
No toilet, no nikah. Maulvis and muftis in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab have decided not to solemnise marriage in a house where there is no toilet.
Feb 19, 2017, 14:54 PM IST
Abu Salem meets wife Kausar on train journeys for court hearings, pictures surface
Gangster Abu Salem reportedly married Thane's Sayyed Bahaar Kausar in 2014, with a Muslim cleric presiding over the nikah ceremony over the telephone.
Jul 05, 2016, 12:29 PM IST
No DJs, music, wedding bands at Muslim weddings: Islamic clerics impose ban
In another diktat of sorts, Muslims clerics of Kota have imposed a ban on DJs, loud music and wedding bands at Muslim weddings.
Mar 25, 2016, 17:38 PM IST
