Spring is here again and with it, the beginning of wedding season. I’m sure many of you have already started sending in your RSVPs. Maybe you’re even considering giving our contemporary Islamic artwork as a gift for the new couple. Or maybe using our elegant greeting cards to express your best wishes.
Whatever your plans, we thought we would take advantage of this opportunity to share some knowledge with you.
As you may know, the Prophet (SAWS) said, “The best speech is the Book of Allah (Qur’an), and the best way is the way of Muhammad (Sunnah) … ” (Bukhari). In light of this we suggest using ayat from the Qur’an and du’a of the Prophet (SAWS) in your greeting cards. So, if you know anyone getting married in the near future, maybe you can use one of these suggested greetings:
“And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts); verily in that are Signs for those who reflect.” (Qur’an 30:21)
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‘May Allah bless for you (your spouse) and bless you, and may He unite both of you in goodness.’ (Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah)
The Prophet (SAWS) said, “The best talk (speech) is the Book of Allah (Qur’an), and the best way is the way of Muhammad (Sunnah) … ” (Bukhari)
In light of this we suggest using ayat from the Qur’an and du’a that the Prophet (SAWS) taught us in your greeting cards. So if you know anyone having a baby or who just had a baby, maybe you can use this suggested greeting:
“May Allah bless you with His gift to you, and may the receiver give thanks and reach the maturity of years and be granted piety.”
[The reply is to say]
“May Allah bless you, and shower His blessings upon you, and may Allah reward you well and bestow upon you its like and reward you with open hands.” (An-Nawawi)
The Prophet (SAWS) said, “The best talk (speech) is the Book of Allah (Qur’an), and the best way is the way of Muhammad (Sunnah) … ” (Bukhari)
In light of this we suggest using ayat from the Qur’an and du’a that the Prophet (SAWS) taught us in your greeting cards. So if you have the opportunity to thank someone, maybe you can use this suggested greeting:
Jazaakallahu khairan
‘May Allah reward you with goodness’
…then you have indeed excelled in praising him.’ (At-Tirmidhi)
