How Islamic is the Pakistani Rishta Process?

[Captain_Obvious]

Re: How Islamic is the Pakistani Rishta Process?

@Deeba1234

It’s much more similar to traditional Indian/Hindu culture.. In Islam the couple are supposed to see each other and make sure they’re ‘pleased’ with the other’s appearance.. that whole thing of seeing the person for the first time on the wedding day isn’t in our religion.. The parents aren’t allowed to just decide who we marry and we have to go along with it.. I’ve see posts in Islamic forums even now from Pakistani kids here in the UK asking if they’re allowed to say ‘no’ to their parents Also, it’s sunnah for the couple to exchange gifts, not act like they don’t exist because ‘people might talk’

Nothing wrong with talking before marriage in Islam as long as the couple aren’t alone.. again culture frowns on couples meeting even in public or with other family members there when they’re fine talking to other people of the opp gender on a daily basis for work etc. Isn’t it illogical?

I always thought it was way more common for people to act like they’re already married when they’re only engaged.