Re: Nikah before rukhsati
I like the idea of having a nikaah instead of an engagement as the latter holds holds no significance in Islamic tradition. But what I do find problematic is that people turn a Nikaah function/ceremeny into a full-out wedding! The heavy jora, jewellery, long guest list....it makes you wonder if all that is really necessary. If you can afford it...by all means do so! But those who earn a modest living can find a simple ceremony to be another thing that poeple will talk about. It makes it a burden on the girl's family (in most cases) as they have to do the ceremony twice!