The Wedding Story I Chose to Tell

"Sometimes the person that excites you most isn’t necessarily going to make the best husband or wife. It takes a lot to see past the glamor and glitter when you’re looking to get married and look for someone who’s going to be a loving companion that will stand by your side no matter what, and better you while also seeking to be bettered by you."

— Omar Suleiman

Well, many times people forget that Allah is the who gives rizq and his supply is unlimited, all you have to do is ask. I also wanted to point out the blessing of having a spouse. And finally marrying a pious spouse makes the world of difference, marry someone who loves Allah, in turn Allah will love her.

I never expected wedding planning to be hard— my previous career in PR means I organize a lot of events, from stressful events to simple ceremonies. What I found out when we got engaged was that wedding planning is only fifty percent about practicalities. The other fifty percent is emotionally digesting families & societal expectations and the attitude of people surround you. On one side, you and your mind want things to be simple and inexpensive, something within our capacity and capabilities. You can have anything (within reason), but not everything. For each decision, you, your spouse and family need to ask, “Is it nice or necessary?”  Don’t get so caught up in it that you or your family goes into debt trying to cover it and the expectations of all those around you.

Its important being humble and asking our parents for their thought. Hence as believing Muslims, we need to realize that such weddings are but an ephemeral illusion of marital bliss. How grand your wedding is will not determine how happy your marriage will be. Keep things in sunnah way, Alhamdulillah our families have been very supportive till the end..

To marry someone from across the miles, I have realized that with the proper intention, it can be a useful tool in building stronger ties between the two families of those getting married. Apart from a celebration of one’s culture, in a world where the vast mono-culture that globalization brings. Alhamdulillah everyone was able to enjoy the beauty of our majlis.

Though the wedding preparations are generally a major headache, the ability to embark on a lifetime journey with your special someone as exhorted by Islam is itself a nikmah from Allah swt.

I will leave you with a verse of the Noble Quran, ponder over it..”

And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out. And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah - then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already set for everything a [decreed] extent. [65:2-3]

End Quotes:

"The person I am going to marry has been written for me years ago so none of us should stress, if you are the person for me then no one can do anything about it, and if you are not then In Shaa Allah, Allah has someone better for you."