The Al Azhar Islamic Research Academy launched an initiative calling for saving the high costs of marriage dubbed “Li Taskono Ilayha” (To dwell in tranquillity with them). The Islamic Research Academy announced the launch of the comprehensive initiative to confront some of the wrong customs and traditions that some people resort to in their marriage, which has resulted in continuous suffering for young people. According to what the Islamic Research Academy stated through a video published on their official Facebook page, on Sunday, this initiative addresses several stages of marriage, namely engagement, preparation for marriage, and marriage itself. The initiative advised minimizing mutual gifts as gifts are a symbol of affection and not for bragging. It advised against extending the engagement period in a way that leads to problems, and recommended agreeing on the costs of marriage before signing the marriage contract.

Source: Egypt Independent June 14, 2022 10:50 UTC