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You’ll see a set of three levers and blue triangles in each of the dials. You must put the arrows in the green section so that a light comes on.
If you place the lever to the left about halfway down, the middle lever to about a ¼ from the bottom, and the right lever almost touching the bottom the lights all light up. Click the switch to find some flowers to grow, click it to pinch a bit. Turn around. Pick up the oil can by the ladder, and make your way back to the house, the main entrance. Go to the room with the fish cabinet.
Place your fish piece in it using your bag, pick up the bike part. Go back outside the front of the house to the greenhouse.
Use the oil can on the green house, pick up the lemon. Go back upstairs and turn around to face the room with the bookshelf. Its on the left. Click the secret passage we opened.
Click the elevator, use the bike part. Ride across to the other side.
Enter the wooden house, Pick up the Crowbar. We need to go back to the crowbar, its miles away, i know! I trust you’ll get there.
Enter the shed, use the crow bar to open the box on the floor on the right, pick up the clippers.
Go into the kitchen and put the lemon in the juicer and take the juice, then go back upstairs, to the bookshelf room. Look at the lab apparatus, use the lemon cup in the beaker. It will reveal a code, 5776.
Head back to the sky car, you’ll see the blue house, but on the left there are some roses. Click them, you should see a gold coin. Use the clippers to remove the thorns. Pick up the Love emblem.
Now go to the wooden house, click the lap machine, and enter the 4 digit code. Place the Seaweed into the container and press the green button, this will give you a vial of purple liquid. Return to the Sky car and ride it back to the Main house.
Go downstairs, head to the patio. On the right, you will see a passage to a room, theres two podiums there, place the emblems in there. Climb the ladder to find a fountain, place the purple liquid in the fountain.
The plants come back to life and a box appears with a letter in it. Read the letter.
Congratulations you have Solved the Mystery!
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Many of us patiently await for this night on the 27th Ramadhan. But what do you know about this night?
The night of Qadr is the single most important night in the whole year. We enter Ramadhan with the intention of giving it our all for all 30 days. Then there’s those of us, who turn it up a notch with the ten days of itikaaf. And for the true seekers there is Laylatul Qadr.
Allah says ‘Surely We revealed it on the grand night.’ This relates to the noble Quran, the date of the night is not mentioned, we just know the night was in Ramadhan. The Quran being eternal speech of God and its first revelation, indicates the loftiness of the night.
Allah asks you, ‘And what will make you comprehend what the grand night is?’ This is in the rhetorical, signifying already its greatness. Then Allah gives us something to compare it with, ‘The grand night is better than a thousand months!’ but that’s not all. We sometimes limit the night to where rewards are multiplied by 83.33 years. In fact the night is better than this. It’s better than your lifetime, so do not let it pass un-kindled!
Then Allah says:
Allah still does not say what the Night is. But he tells us what will happen. ‘The angels and the Spirit descend in it by the permission of their Lord for every affair.’
There are three parts to this, why do they descend (significance)? What is the spirit and what is the relevance of ‘for every affair’.
Imam Razi says, when man first appeared on earth, the Angels looked on him with scorn. When Allah informed them of His intention of placing man on earth, they even ventured to ask: ‘Will you place in this earth one who shall commit evil therein and shed blood?’
Similarly, when his parents noted his original form as a mere drop of sperm, they too looked upon it with scorn and resentment, so much so, that they considered it as something which polluted clothing and had to be washed away. But later when Allah made that same despicable sperm into a fine form of man, they began to love and cherish him.
So far have things now progressed that when on this Night of Power we see that same man worshipping Allah and adoring Him, those very same Angles which had previously looked down on him with scorn, descend towards him, repentant for the thoughts they had once harboured against him. And as witnesses of the superiority of Man.
One meaning of Qadr is ‘constriction’, since the earth becomes constricted due to the vast number of angels that descend. The people of the heavens and the earth intermingle on this night. This is the only night on which these angels descend to the earth and they join the angels who are already on the earth seeking out gatherings of remembrance. This is makes it significant.
The Spirit here refers to Jibraeel. You may ask, ‘is he not included as part of the Angels, why a separate mention?’ Scholars have previously disagreed on this. Here are some interpretations:
However most scholars maintain it is Jibraeel, as per the hadith of Anas, wherein Rasulullah said, ‘On Laylatul Qadr, Jibraeel comes down with a group of angels and make dua’ for mercy for every one whom they find busy in ibaadah.’ Another narration with a good chain of transmission states: ‘Jibraeel will shake his hand on Laylat al-Qadr and if Jibril shakes hands with someone, his heart will be softened and he will weep in abundance.’
It is also in this month when Jibraeel descended with the first revelation, so he descends year on year at the same point.
In relation to descending for every affair, scholars say this is when the decree for the following year is made. Just as a person awaiting the decree of a judge in the courtroom prays most intensely at the moment when that decree is about to be decided, likewise Laylatul Qadr may signify the final opportunity to change one’s fate. Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani notes the difference between the contingent decree (al-Qada’ al-Mu’allaq) which God has given the angels and the irrevocable decree (al-Qada’ al-Mubram) which is with God. The recording of one’s fate which the angels possess can be subject to change, as the Qur’an states ‘God erases and confirms what He wills’ (13:39) and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, ‘Nothing averts fate except supplication.’ However, one’s record with God in the Preserved Tablet is immutable. Thus, a person praying on Laylatul-Qadr may result in their records with the angels being altered, before those records seal one’s fate for the coming year. Du’a on this night has the greatest power to change decree, hence the night is both the Night of Power and the Night of Decree.
Abu Hurayrah reports Rasulullah S.W. said, “Whoever stands in prayer and ‘ibaadah on the night of Power with sincere faith and with sincere hope of gaining reward, his previous sins are forgiven”
Bukhari and Muslim
It is in this, we understand what Laylatul Qadr is. What is decreed is decreed, and cannot be changed. But the power of this night, allows such change.
Finally Allah ends with:
Allah reminds us that this night isn’t infinite, i.e. long for it throughout the whole night! A night full of peach, ‘Peace be until the rise.’ The Night ends at the break of dawn, but Laylatul Qadr continues, it’s unlike any other night. Allah extends the bounty of this night till the Sun rise. The night is also not about the fire of hell, or punishment peace, mercy and forgiveness.
The question we all ask is when is Laylatul Qadr? You will have heard the 27th night. Although many scholars, Awlia, people claim they have felt it on the 27th, there are reports for it falling on various other nights.
Aisha reports that Rasulullah ﷺ said, ‘Seek Laylatul Qadr among the odd numbered nights of the last ten days of the month of Ramadhan.
According to the vast majority of authorities, the last ten nights commence on 21st night. Such is the case that whether the month of Ramadhan consists of 29 days or 30 days, one should seek Laylatul Qadr on the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th night. If the month is 29 days then too, these will be termed as the last ten.
Ibn Hazm says the word Asharah as used in the Hadith means ten. As such the above calculation will only be correct where the month of Ramadhan consists of thirty days. However, when there are only twenty night days in the month (as often happens), the last ten days in the month will commence with the 29th day and the night being the 29th night. According to this calculation it will mean that the unevenly numbered nights will be the 20th, 22nd, 24th, 26th and 28th night.
However other scholars have pointed, when Rasulullah ﷺ sat for Itikaaf, it was on the 21st night. Where Ramadhan was 29 days, it would still be counted as 10 days Itikaaf.
In another narration He ﷺ said, ‘…So seek it among the ninth, seventh and fifth nights.’
If we start from the 20th, counting up, then these three nights are the 25th, 27th and 29th, if, on the other hand we start counting from the 29th down, where Ramadhan has 29 days, these nights are the 21st, 23rd, and 25th. And in the case where the month has 30 days it would be 22nd, 24th and 26th.
Some have said that Laylatul Qadr does not occur on one and the same night every year. There are times when Rasulullah commanded the companions to search among a number of nights, whereas at other times again he used to fix a certain night.
Abu Hurayrah reports Rasulullah ﷺ said, ‘What is the date today?’ They said, ’22nd Ramadhan.’ Rasulullah ﷺ replied, search for it following this day.’ i.e. 23rd Night.
Abu Tharr reports Rasulullah ﷺ told him to find ‘it in the first ten and in the last ten days.’ After a while he asked for a more specific date, which he was told ‘search for it among the last seven nights, and ask no more.’
Ibn Abbas reports, ‘While sleeping once, somebody said to me in my dream, ‘Rise up. This is Laylatul Qadr. I woke up and proceeded in haste to Rasulullah ﷺ , there I found him in salah. That was the 23rd night.’
Abdullah Ibn Mas’ood R.A. said, ‘Whoever remains all nights of the year in ibadah can find Laylatul Qadr.’
Imam Abu Hanifa says Laylatul Qadr moces throughout the year, while another view of this is that it moves about throughout the month of Ramadhaan.
Imam Muhammad and Imam Abu Yousuf, were of the opinion that this night is fixed on one special night which is unknown, during the Holy month.
Imam Shafi believes it occurs on 21st. Imaam Ahmad and Immam Maalik hold view it comes only among the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadhan, moving from year to year and is not fixed.
Ibn Arabi says, ‘In my opinion the view of those who believe that Laylatul Qadr comes on various nights throughout the year, is most correct, because twice have I seen it in Sha’baan once on the 15th, and once on 19th and twice have I seen it in the middle ten nights of Ramadhan, the 13th, and the 18th. And I have also seen it on every odd night of the last ten, for this reason I am certain that it could occur on any night of the year but comes mostly in Ramadhan.
Shah Waliullah believed that Laylatul Qadr comes twice every year: (a) One Laylatul Qadr is that one on which Allah’s commands are revealed (to the angels). This night does not come in Ramadhaan alone but moves and can come on any other night of the year. However, the night on which the Holy Qur’aan was revealed fell in Ramadhan and mostly falls during Ramadhan. (b) The second Laylatul Qadr is the one of tremendous spiritual value, when angels descend in large numbers, while shay’taans are held back, and a time when prayers and ibaadah are accepted. This comes only in Ramadhan during the ‘uneven’ nights of the last ten days.
The inconsistency, also begs the question of hat happens on nights where Ramadhan starts on different night. When it’s the 21st night for some, it may be the 22nd night for others. Does the night of Power occurs twice?
Regardless of when this night will fall, your attitude should be the same on each night. You should give it your all, and you will Insh’Allah feel the shake of Jibraeel.
Anas reports, ‘Once when Ramadhan commenced, the Messenger of Allah said, ‘A month has verily dawned over you wherein lies a night better than one thousand months. However is deprived of its blessings has indeed deprived of (almost) all good. And none is deprived of its good except he who is completely unfortunate’.
The following has been taken from yaqeeninstitute.org
Islamic scholars differ regarding the meaning behind the name of ‘Laylatul-Qadr’, as the word ‘Qadr’ can hold a variety of meanings, and each has its own theological significance.
Some scholars defined ‘Qadr’ in the context of this holy night as ‘destiny/decree’ (qadar). To them, this meant that this was the night in which the destiny of each person was decided. It would be this night in which a person’s sustenance, lifespan, and other critical matters would be sealed for the coming year.
In support of this, ‘Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “It is written in Umm al-Kitab (the Heavenly copy of the Qur’an) during Laylatul-Qadr what shall come to pass in the following year of good and evil, sustenance, and lifespan. Even the pilgrimage of the pilgrim (shall be decided); it will be said ‘so-and-so will perform pilgrimage’ (on this night).”
Al-Hasan Al-Basri (d. 110 H), Mujahid (d. 104 H) and Qatadah (d. 117 H)—three renowned early Muslim scholars—shared this view and were reported to have said that “all the affairs of lifespan, deeds, creation, and provision are decreed on Laylatul-Qadr in the month of Ramadan and will come to pass in the coming year.”[
Imam Al-Nawawi concluded his discussion on Laylatul-Qadr by saying: “It was named Laylatul-Qadr, meaning: the night of judgment and discernment (in the affairs of men). This meaning is what is true and popular.”[
Other scholars defined the meaning of ‘Qadr’ as ‘power,’ indicating the greatness of the honor and might of the night.[ Similar to this view is the interpretation of ‘Qadr’ as ‘power’ in that the righteous deeds performed during this night are far more powerful than they would be on any other night.
Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: “A person would attain the reward of the night, even if he has no knowledge of it. This is because the Prophet said ‘whoever stands (in prayer) during Laylatul-Qadr, with faith and hope, will be forgiven,’ and the Prophet did not make knowledge of the night a condition of their forgiveness. And had knowledge of the night become a necessary factor, the Prophet would have made this clear.”[
In this view, since knowledge of the night is not a prerequisite to prospering from the night, then it is not required for the worshipper to understand concepts of destiny or decree in order to achieve the rewards of worshipping on this night. All they need to do is perform acts of worship on that night.
Another meaning of ‘Qadr’ in the context of Laylatul-Qadr, involves the meaning of ‘restriction.’ This is understood to indicate that the earth becomes restricted as angels descend to the earth on the holy night, occupying the earth. This descent of the angels is referenced in the Qur’an, and since angels are typically associated with concepts such as light, guidance, and blessings, it is a symbol of how majestic Laylatul-Qadr is.[14] Furthermore, since angels occupy the highest heavens, they are described in the Qur’an as ‘close to God’; yet on Laylatul-Qadr they are ‘seeking permission’ from God to descend to earth in recognition of the divine blessings that God places on earth during this night.[ In one narration, the Prophet ﷺ stated: “Truly the angels on this night are as numerous as the pebbles upon the earth.”
Laylatul-Qadr has also been described as a gift for the Prophet Muhammad’s community (ummah). In the Muwatta of Imam Malik, there is a hadith that states: “The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, was shown the lifespans of the people (who had gone) before him, or what Allah willed of that, and it was as if the lives of the people of his community had become too short for them to be able to do as many good actions as others before them had been able to do with their long lives, so Allah gave him Laylat al- Qadr, which is better than a thousand months.”[
In addition to the aforementioned significance related to Divine decree and providing the Prophet’s ummah with a unique opportunity for worship, there is also a special connection that Laylatul-Qadr has with the Qur’an. In Surah al-Qadr (97:1) and Surah al-Dukhan (44:3), it is mentioned that the Qur’an was revealed on this night. Ibn Abbas has explained this by mentioning on Laylatul-Qadr that the Qur’an was revealed in its entirety from the highest heaven to the lowest heaven, and placed in a special chamber called Bayt al-`Izzah (the House of Honor). From there, it was revealed gradually over the course of twenty three years to the Prophet Muhammad. This was in order to emphasize the lofty status of the revelation and to announce to the inhabitants of the Heavens that this was the final revelation. It is also mentioned by other scholars, such as Imam al-Sha’bi (d. 105 H), that the revelation of the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad began in the month of Ramadan on Laylatul-Qadr when Jibreel first descended to visit the Prophet Muhammad.
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There are several kinds of breaks you can make, but there’s no single type. However the two most effective breaks that I use are:
I personally go for number 1 as it manages to get several balls in and the balls end up being nicely spread. Using this I have also cleaned the table in one go, the balls are in such good places. However sometimes a soft shot may be better, as this can leave the pack fairly undisturbed so it will create a more tactical game among better players.
Your decision of whether to choose spots or stripes can determine whether you win the game. Just because you have potted a particular type of ball or even several on the break does not mean that you should necessarily take that as your decision. Look at the position of all of the balls on the table, how many of them are in pottable positions? How well spread are the balls? Which set gives you the best chance to clear up? These are all questions that you need to ask yourself before you proceed.
The amount of power you use on your shots is almost as important as how accurately you aim them. The harder you hit a shot, the more likely it is that it will stay out. In many cases a soft touch will give the ball a better chance of dropping into the hole. This is particularly vital information when trying to pot in those tricky middle pockets. Be careful not to use too little power, though! You don’t want to miss a straightforward shot because you hit it too gently. Don’t “hit and hope”; judge how much power is needed for each shot and adjust as appropriate.
Think one, two, or even three shots ahead. With that in mind, you can start to think about what kind of spin or how much power you need to put on your shot. Admittedly the game clock prevents you from being able to spend as much time as some would like mulling over your shots, but to improve your game this is quite simply a must.
Firstly pay attention to the white guideline and what direction it is pointing in after the point of contact with the object ball. Then look around where your remaining balls are and think about where would be a good place to leave the cue ball to be able to pot your next shot. Then consider how hard you need to hit the cue ball in order to get it in the best position. The softer you hit it the more it will run through and the harder you hit it the more deflected off the path it will be. If you are playing a dead straight shot and you hit it hard then the cue ball is going to sit where the object ball was previously, this is called a stun shot.
In short, placing the contact point at the bottom of the ball will cause the cue ball to spin back once it contacts the object ball. The more backspin you require, the lower you should put the point and to determine the rate of spin, you select your power.
If you place the cue contact point at the top of the cue ball then this will cause the cue ball to follow through once it makes contact with the object ball, the harder you hit it the more spin will be generated.
Side spin is the final form, you can use this to change the angle that the cue ball takes when it comes off the cushion. If you were to put right hand side spin on, the ball will hit the cushion and bounce more towards the right than if you hit it in the middle. Another thing that has an effect on the angle the cue ball takes when it comes off the cushion is the speed it is travelling at. The faster it is travelling the straighter the ball will bounce and the slower it travels the more of an angle it will take. Very handy for getting out of tight snookers where it would normally be nearly impossible.
Avoid sinking the cueball – Add some backspin to the cueball and it should stop in its tracks. But much power on a spin can send it out of control and into a pocket! Have a play around with spin, you need to familiarize yourself with the amount of spin you need in different situations.
Each cue will have 4 different attributes:
Of course, there’s no instant-win cue – you’re still going to need skill to win! But it does mean that some will be better suited for certain situations. You may want to use a Force cue to try and pot more balls off the break, or you may decide that a cue with a better Aim will help you make a game-winning shot into the middle pocket.
Every cue has a maximum charge of 50 shots, although you can recharge it at any time with Pool Coins. You can also set it to auto-recharge, so you never have to break up your flow during a game. You can play on with an uncharged cue, but its attributes will be lower than normal. Auto-recharge is set to ON by default: you can change this easily by tapping on one of your cues and setting auto-recharge to OFF.
Use a ruler to extend your guidelines, very simple and effective!
The very top players, who have levels in the hundreds and countless tournament wins have become the best because they’ve simply played a lot of 8 Ball Pool and refined their skills. They know how much power to put on their shots, which spin to use and how to plan series of shots. Use Miniclip Quick Fire Pool as opportunity to practice as you are not given a time limit to adhere to so you can put a lot of thought into your shots. Use these games to watch how the cue ball reacts, practice your positioning and spin skills.
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Welcome to your guide to Pakistani wedding traditions. You may have been invited to a wedding, you may even be Pakistani and not know hat goes on or you simply may be inspired by the colourful celebrations.
Much of the Pakistani wedding tradition stems from Indian traditions, so you may find some similarities.
Most Pakistani weddings span over five days, I’ve been to over 50 and regardless of how ‘British’ the couple are, there is always a hint of Pakistani wedding traditions within, some nobody even knows why we do!
In this guide you’ll see a typical Pakistani Muslim wedding form beginning to end. I’ll also look at the religious aspect of the marriage.
Most marriages, whether they are arranged or where the couple have found each other, begin with the boys family approaching the girls family. After some small talk, the family will present their son and his good traits, including his career ambitions and wallet size. Usually the girls family will not have the girl present but will ask her to serve tea, so that the family can see her momentarily. The girls family will usually be hesitant in accepting right away, to show that they aren’t giving her up so easily- so there may be more than one meeting.
Once the families are happy both boy and girl are set to be hitched! But there needs to be an official proposal.
The boys side will propose on behalf of the son, and also present gifts for the family and mitai. Mitai is a selection of Asian milk sweets. Usually the girls side will accept and this acceptance is known as zabaan. This is a promise that the family will not back out (unless it was something understandable). It was common for people to make promises and then break them at a better bargain.
Pakistani weddings are known to hold engagement party, which is a formal ceremony to mark the coming together of the two people, in the presence of close family members. The Groom’s family will approach the Bride and ask for her hand in marriage. Rings are now commonly exchanged between the couple. Prayers and blessings will be read and cake will be cut. From this point the wedding day is priority for everyone, dates are pencilled in diaries and everyone prepares!
Pakistani wedding traditions mean there needs to be a best man and a bridesmaid. The family will choose the Bestman/Bridesmaid, they tend to be really good family friends and people who’ll assist the bride/groom effectively. The Family normally take sweets along as this a formal tradition.
Nikkah veiled
The first major ceremony that will take place is the Nikkah- this is the signing of a marriage contract between the couple. This should be done in front of two witnesses at minimum but usually the family and close relatives will attend. The groom will also provide a Dowry, this is financial security for the girl; normally ranging from £200 to £5000. It is a small and straight forward function but after the Imam has left, there are various customs carried out:
Munh Dikhai – ‘Munh Dikhai’ is the ceremony of ‘Unveiling the Face’. Once the Nikkah has been performed, the Bride is veiled and made to sit next to the Groom for the first time. The Groom will unveil her (and hopefully fall in love :s). After moments of delight, the Bride and Groom will feed each other mitai (Asian Sweets), and family and friends will congratulate the couple.
Choor – The Grooms family will hand over a Choor (a Scarf) packed with gifts and healthy sweets for the Bride and her family. The Brides family will open up the Choor, empty the gifts then add some of their own gifts & sweets.
Rang – The Bride’s family will also throw paint on the Grooms side to confirm that a wedding will take place. The colour will dye the clothes and when the people return to their homes, it’ll be proof that what just happened, happened.
Dholki nights
Traditionally many days or weeks before the wedding day, women would gather in the Groom’s house to sing and dance while accompanied by the percussion instrument, the Dholki. Usually it is hosted by different households, each showing their happiness of the marriage. The idea was to build hype before the actual wedding day so everyone was invited.
The Bride’s family did not usually participate or hold such events as extreme happiness in ‘giving away’ their daughter may have given the wrong impression. You can argue that the family should be happy and optimistic but it is difficult for any father to let go of his princess.
Mendhi
About two or three days prior to the wedding day, the Henna Ceremony will take place- where guests apply henna on the Bride. Traditionally the Mehndi function begun with a few friends coming over to the Brides home to apply Mendhi, this developed in to a function for the guy too where oil (tael) was applied to his head. But with the ceremony now held simultaneously for both the Bride and the Groom, the use of the term ‘taeli’ has diminished greatly and referred to as the ‘Mehndi’ ceremony.
This has become one of the main functions now so many people are invited. Its common for the Bride and Groom to look casual on this day though. Close relatives will wear matching sherwanis to go with the theme, which normally revolves around yellows and greens. There is usually a dance-off between the boys and girls but most of the evening is spent with guests applying mendhi and oil to the Bride and Groom. As part of the tradition, the Bride was not required to work in her marital home till the mehndi faded away. Once the Mendhi function comes to an end, female guests are offered mehndi cones & something sweet, normally a bag of sugar (lol).
Scarves – The Bride and Groom will usually walk in separately surrounded by their family, who will carry a scarf over the Bride/Groom. The only purpose is to create an entrance for them as it would be awkward if they walk in all alone.
Doli – Some families will carry the Bride in using the traditional Dholi, this was to treat her like a Princess.
Candles – The family is also led by the girls carrying tea-light candle plates, this is based on the Hindu tradition of avoiding bad luck and sending oms to the Gods. In the Pakistani tradition, no such thing happens but as part of the general theme it looks decorous. Some of the girls will also dance using dandiya (decorated sticks).
Bands – The best friends of either side will also put a band on the brides/grooms wrist. The idea of marriage is about tying the knot, so the best friends are like, im with you all the way whilst this knot is being tied.
Scarves – During the Mendhi guests will also shroud the mother (and grandma) with a scarf. A scarf symbolises modesty which is an eloquent trait, so to show happiness, guests will use a scarf. It would be equivalent to handing over a bouquet of flowers.
Gharoli day- man with turban on his head
The Night before the Baraat, the family will hold a Gharoli event where the Groom is prepared as a Mahraj (Bride Groom). The mother will begin by tying a turban around his head and shrouding him in a sparkly scarf. The sisters will then take him for a walk whilst taking turns to wave flowers (chatiyah) on his head and carry a water pot (khara) on their heads. The remainder of the family normally sing songs or drummers will be called to keep the momentum going.
The turban symbolises importance and leadership i.e indication that he’s the main man, and the scarf symbolises modesty (which was an elegant trait). Flowers are symbolic for happiness and joy so its why the sisters dangle flowers on their brothers head. Traditionally, the sister also prepared water for her brother, she would go to the well and fill up a pot (Khara) with water, this was a joyous act as she had the honour to prepare water for her brothers morning bath. This developed in to a trend and became symbolic, so now, most women will take turns to carry a Karah on their heads. On the following morning, the groom will take a bath using this water and drink any left over.
Once the Groom steps back in to the house, out of happiness, he normally gifts his sister with money.
The second part of this night involves the relatives presenting gifts to the Groom. The gifts will include clothes, jewellery and cologne. Its common for the extended family to also present gold rings for the Groom and his mother.
Bari – Normally on this night the mother will also showcase the Bari, this is a set of gifts for the Bride which include clothes, jewellery, homeware and toiletries. The idea behind this is to make the Bride feel welcomed and in place as soon as she arrives.
Daaj – This is a set of presents from the Brides family, it is usually homeware gifts for the couple for when buy their own place. From a mothers point of view, she wants to ensure the daughter is fully equipped with household goods for her new home.
Baraat together with Groom on his horse
This is also another one of the major functions. The Baraat is the family, relatives and friends of the groom who make a procession (Janj) towards the brides home; essentially it is ‘the Groom taking his clan with him to pick up his Mrs’. Drummers will be present and fireworks will be set to create a hype. Traditionally, during some part of the procession a member of the Grooms family will stop the whole Baraat (Rokhana), direct them to their home and serve a light snack.
Once the Baraat reaches the venue the Grooms family will set a display of fireworks and accompanied by the rhythm of the dhol, dance away. The groom does not usually take part in the dancing.
On the other side of the fence, the Brides family will accept the Baraatis as guests so given a warm welcome; flower garlands and rose petals will be thrown upon the Janj as they walk in.
Stopping the Groom entering the venue
Dhood Pilai – At the entrance of the venue the Brides sisters will stop the Groom from entering until a sufficient amount of cash is given to them. The idea is, ‘you’re not taking our sister home so easily so pay up’, this can lead to bantering between the bride’s sisters and friends on one side and the groom’s brothers and friends on the other side. Once the Groom pays up, in return the sisters welcome him with a glass of Milk (Rasm-e-Dhood Pilai). Milk symbolises richness and purity- it was like champagne back in the days.
Once the Janj enter the venue, the Groom makes way to his Bride but before he can sit, he is stopped once again by the sisters who are requesting more money. After a continuance of bantering, the Groom pays them out and finally joins his bride.
Now that the Baraat is are here, the Brides Reception formally takes place. All her family and friends will be present wishing her well. The common theme on the Shaadi day is to wear very traditional clothes, so the Bride will wear a heavily embroidered dress in a rich red or a dark purple accompanied with gold jewellery, that the mother gifts her as part of the Daaj. The Groom will wear a sherwani with a turban, usually in a colour matching the Brides dress.
Shoe snatcher – As most couples didn’t know each other prior to the wedding, the sisters and friends will arrange games to break the ice, one example is stealing the Groom’s shoes and demanding sum of money for their return. The bantering and fun allows the couple to bond quicker.
Once the guests have been fed and the Bride has moral support from her extended family. The Bride will head back home so her family can see her off properly.
Churi – On the Grooms arrival to the Brides home, one of the sisters will bring along a plate of churi (buttered chappati) to feed the groom. The idea behind this is to signify that the Groom is always welcome and as the head-sister, she will happily cook for him- hence the feeding of the churi. Over the years, this has become a trend and also a game-like tradition. The sister will cover the plate of churi with another plate tightly, in return the Groom will attempt to move the plate out of the way. Once he succeeds, the sister feeds the Groom.
As the evening comes to an end, the family prepare to send off the Bride, this becomes a very emotional scene as the daughter is moving from one family to another.
Rice – As the Bride walks towards the car with the Groom, the Bride will stop on her door step and throw rice over her head. Rice in Pakistan is a high source of nutrient so it symbolises wealth and efficiency. When the Bride throws the several grains behind her, she signifies that ‘she is leaving her mothers comfort and nurturing to enter in to a new family’.
Qu’ran – The Qur’an is also held over the Bride’s head as she walks from the Door to the car in order to bless and protect her- yet another oblivious tradition.
The Groom will then take her back to his parents home.
As soon as the Bride arrives at the Groom’s house, the family will make her feel welcomed and cheer her up. The couple will start off by un-knotting each others bands that the friends put on them at the Mendhi.
Milk – One of the ice breakers the family will set up is where the couple have to fight for the hidden ring in a bowl of milk. I guess the idea is to get the couple accustomed to each others personal space.
Khara – Another game is where the women will also spin a khara (water pot) around the Grooms head several times and then drink from it. The groom will try to stop them from doing so, or both could just get ProSkins boosts and play video games.
Guthna Pakrai – This is where the youngest brother of the Groom sits on or holds the knee of the Bride. As he’s the baby brother, the Bride gives him a bit of pocket money. The idea makes sense as he’s her new baby brother too but it has become more of a trend- so the baby brother will demand money.
Otherwise known as the golden night, this is where the couple engage in sexual intercourse for the first time. But, normally the couple will go to a hotel due to the thin walls at home. It’s been reported that some mothers will lay down white bedding to ensure intercourse has taken place and more importantly that she is a virgin! Yum.
Typical walima day
The day everyone has been working towards, Its the Wedding Reception- the most extravagant event yet. It is also Sunnah to hold this event i.e publicly announce the marriage. There aren’t many traditions attached to the Walima, it will vary to suit the household, venue, timings, guest list, etc. The Groom normally opts for a formal Western suit or Tuxedo and the Bride will wear a dazzling dress with Jewellery provided by the Groom. Its common to see: several high end cars, a fully themed venue, four course meal, DJ, dance floor, bridesmaid, flower girls, bouquet for the bride, wedding cake and favour boxes.
Salami – As people go on to the stage, they will give salaam and congratulate the couple. Rather than going empty handed, most people dish out a tenner each for the Bride and Groom. But this has become a trend, it can become embarrassing to only give a certain amount or nothing at all.
Traditionally, as marriages were arranged between people from different cities and villages, it often meant that the Bride was unfamiliar with her new family. To ease her into the new life and surroundings, she was brought back to her parents’ house on the Walima night to spend a few nights home.
It has become common for couples to go on a honeymoon. A week away enjoying time with each other and ultimate privacy bonds the couple closer. On a side note- Morocco, Turkey and Egypt are extremely cheap to visit- ladies you’ll know what you’re worth.
The Brides parents host a dinner on the 4th day after the wedding for the immediate family members of the groom. Due to impracticalities, the first family dinner is held at other suitable times.
It is also customary for the friends and family of the couple to invite them over for dinner to formally accept them as a couple. Or with some families a huge after party is thrown.
Based on the ethnic and geographical location of the families, weddings in Pakistan can vary. I have observed only 5 weddings. I may have missed some traditions out or not grasped the meaning of some fully. Please leave a comment below if you believe so. Here are some miscellaneous traditions:
Dastar Bandi – Elder men in the groom’s family place a turban on the Grooms head to formally include him in the ‘circle of men’.
Nehndra – Is a customary payment from guests towards the wedding, however it seems as though it’s code word for ‘here’s my cut for the food’.
The only requirement for Muslims to marry is signing a contractual document i.e the Nikkah ceremony- The Walima is a Sunnah and highly recommended act. You are also required to comply with the law of the land to ensure your marriage is accepted legally. This would mean the majority of the traditions listed above are not part of the Islamic tradition. Many people claim for this reason, these cultural additions should be avoided and marriage should be entirely Islamic to attain full blessings.
However, the Islamic stance on different cultures is that, they are to be embraced and respected so long as they don’t contradict Islamic teachings. Forced marriages have been prevalent in some areas in Pakistan, Islam completely condemns such marriages, so this culture among some families in Pakistan will be highly unislamic. The question now is whether the above traditions contradict Islam.
The general rule stands that if the act is haraam, then so will the tradition be i.e using a Bindi to ward off evil. Bollywood Music is prevalent at weddings, and as Muslims we know Music is haraam- but how much is music disliked over these traditions. I don’t want to give verdict on each tradition as I’m not a qualified scholar. For example ‘zabaan’- the purpose is to secure the ‘arrangement’. If families were to back out for trivial reasons it could raise feuds among families and major embarrassment so in Pakistani rural areas it was practical and reliable. But if the zabaan, becomes an extravagant tradition where money is spent unnecessarily, then its a waste.
Whereas an Engagement party- you can argue that it is unnecessary and wasteful. But I can see how a small get-to-together can become a party i.e family ties are important in Asian societies, so the parents will most likely invite their parent and siblings and the boy/girl themselves will want a few friends there for moral support. As this means, many people have gathered, the families will want to feed their guests so food will be made available. Already this becomes a small party but due to the circumstances not to be wasteful. I guess it depends on your intention. Those who do it to show off or are spend-thrifty are unfavoured by God. Even in the days of the Holy Prophet , marriage used to be preceded by a mutual understanding with the actual marriage taking place at a later stage.
To put things into perspective, at every western wedding there is cake. Many Asian people will also have cake at the wedding. This is a societal norm- Most of us will say its harmless and completes the occasion as cakes are eaten at times of joy. In the same way some of the traditions are harmless like the ‘Baree’ or ‘Dhood pilai’.
As long as you avoid the haraam acts listed in Islamic sources, avoid showing off, avoid high interest loans, avoid music and avoid being wasteful you’re good to go.
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