The concept of engagament
does exist in Islam, only desis seem to think it doesn't. I believe the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) had a period of engagement with Khadija, signalling his intent to marry her. During this period the two ppl in question are supposed to stop considering other 'potentials' as they've shown their intention and promise to marry one another. It's basic common sense and is sunnah. Also, an engagement party is permitted tho of course it isn't an Islamic practice and shouldn't be seen as such. I guess we should just see it as a sort of celebration but without all the added stuff that Christians do such as it being mostly about the ring..
Question:
Are engagements classified as a sunnah? Is there precedence from the Prophet salaLlahu alahi wasalam, or tradition?
Answer:
In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,
If by �engagement� it is meant both parties agreeing and promising one another to enter into the contract of marriage (nikah), then this, obviously, is permissible and not something that is an innovation, for marriage must of course be preceded by mutual agreement.
Even in the days of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) and his Companions (Allah be pleased with them all), obviously mutual agreement between the relative parties would take place before the actual Nikah ceremony.
Source:
Are engagements classified as a sunnah?
BTW =S I ought to be studying too *sighs*
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