Re: Marrying a Pakistani man …
Deeba, has nicely put what I have posted countless times now. This isn’t even something to do with how Islamic you are, what you do and don’t do in terms of practice. It’s a simple fact of ensuring that religion does not get lost in culture and tradition. If you consider yourself a Muslim before anything else at least.
I have come across plenty of Pakistani aunties who believe a rukhsati is essential before the couple can be together. Just like the common misconception that Walima is farz or has to be done after consummation. And it’s very effectively being passed onto the next generation.
Too bad some posters have a hard time comprehending something so simple.