“We Have No Demands… But You Must Do Nikah in a Grand Wedding Hall”: A Hidden Cultural Oppression Muslims Must Address In the journey toward marriage, many Muslim families hear a phrase that seems innocent on the surface but carries immense pressure beneath it: “We have no demands but (Shaadi Acchi Honi Chahiye) […]
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Many Marriage Proposals Are Rejected Just Because the bride Isn’t Fair — What Does Islam Say? In many cultures, especially across South Asia, countless marriage proposals are stalled—or outright rejected—because the girl is not “fair-skinned.” Parents, relatives, and even prospective grooms often turn away from proposals not based on the girl’s character, piety, or
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“Not owning a house shouldn’t stop you from getting married. Learn the Islamic perspective on marriage and material expectations.” Here are five deeper dimensions—both spiritual and social—that show why rejecting a marriage proposal solely due to lack of home ownership is not only un-Islamic, but harmful, unjust, and spiritually short-sighted: The Psychology of False
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