wow....this thread has taken the religious turn in no time..hmmm has anyone wondered why Allah has put so much emphasis on "neeyat" ..???
if a man makes a neeyat to marry the girl, and while holding this commitment he does "moon maring" elsewhere..then he is at fault....it doesnt matter what you call it....mangni, baat pakki...engagement...etc...they are all words describing the very neeyat you hold...and make a mockery of...
strawberry...i truly feel for you.
*Sorry, I was just answering PakiAmerican's incorrect point about engagement. I've heard a few other people say there's no such thing as 'engagement' or intention to commit prior to marriage in Islam so just wanted to clear it up.