#wedding muslim hijab

[hafsadeeyah]

28.06.2024

Alhamdulillah 💕

[beckywiththegoodhijab]

Had a cute summer wedding moment with the family last night! It was super fun, especially when 7 different aunties asked me why I'm still not married.

[shaadiwish]

Steal some inspirations from these muslim brides in some of the most stunning bridal outfits. For more such updates, visit ShaadiWish.com

[kavehater]

OK SO FIRST OF ALL WE HAVE ALHAITHAM X JOYRIDE TIKTOKS NOW WE HAVE ALHAITHAM X AMERICAN WEDDING TIKTOKS TOO AAHAHAHAHA

American wedding is such a funny song LMAO

[nonsensical-pixels]

part one of a suggestion from guppy over on the simscord! the wedding hijab from ts4's gp11: my wedding stories game pack converted to ts2, with 2 addons! there are 3 variants in total: the original ts4 one, one without the veil, and one with neither the veil nor crown ✨

all 12 recolors of each hijab are binned as hairs, with 3 families each. swatch under the cut! they are smooth-boned, animated, etc., with the highest polycount (the og ts4 version) being a cute 4388 polys!

DOWNLOAD: SFS | MF 🧕

credits go to ea/maxis for the original ts4 meshes & textures! 💓

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

the with veil (og) wedding hijab is only for yf-ef, whereas the others are for tf-ef. i was going to do tf but then remembered the blatant issue with teen marriages for young muslim girls in my own country (malaysia) and just... couldn't do it. the others aren't really marriage-themed so i did them for tf too, but if you want the og to be for teens you can do it yourself

SWATCH

if there are any issues that you find with this set, please don't be afraid to let me know! happy simming, and when you download this, do keep in mind,

[lightgriffinsect]

muslim things we need more of in media

teenage Muslim guys. we've all seen teenage/adolescent Muslim girls in media, how about more guys? give me a Muslim boy in high school who plays cricket and likes Atif Aslam. idk

Muslim parents and parent figures who are chill and not overly strict. half the time the "strict Muslim parents" are not even behaving in an Islamic way.

Muslims who aren't anti-feminist. Islam is a feminist religion. Women are highly encouraged to pursue jobs and higher education. Show more Muslim women in well-paying jobs in STEM and business fields.

Muslims who don't make up restrictions out of thin air. it makes no sense for a Muslim woman to go "oh i can't do [mildly secular thing], I'm a Muslim" BEHAN THERE IS NOTHING IN ISLAM THAT SAYS YOU CAN'T.

Muslim girls who keep their hijab on in front of non-mahram people at all times. yes, this post is about Samirah al-Abbasi and Ms. Marvel. can we get Muslim girls who actually take pride in their hijab and don't take it off for non-mahram men or insist that it's okay because "you're LIKE family to me"

accurate depictions of gatherings, especially weddings, in Islam. This may differ depending on nationality of the characters.

Accurate depictions of Muslims in relationships. Samirah al-Abbas from Magnus Chase is a horrible representation of this. The vast majority of Muslim girls do not get engaged at the age of 12. Most of us do not get engaged or married until we're in our 20s.

Muslims who don't get engaged to or marry their cousins.

adding onto that, Muslims who don't have boyfriends or girlfriends or romanticize the idea of having one.

Muslim women who don't have children and don't regret it.

Muslims who don't get engaged or married at all! It's Sunnah to get married, but it is not mandatory. You can still be a devout Muslim without getting married or having children.

Muslim MEN AND BOYS WHO FOLLOW THE HIJAB. the hijab is NOT just a head covering, it is a WAY OF LIFE that ALL MUSLIMS must follow. it is about MODESTY for both the sexes. Muslim men ALSO need to cover themselves to an extent. yes, the rules differ slightly from male to female Muslims, but they STILL EXIST FOR BOTH. I suggest reading up more on this topic if you don't know much about the hijab.

Muslims who are actively working to get closer to Allah and trying to stop any non-Islamic habits. Muslims who smoke, drink, eat non-halal food but are aware that this is haram and are actively trying to stop. Muslims who show that you don't have to be perfect, you just have to try to be better than you were yesterday. Muslims who are real in their struggles. No one criticizes Christians for being secular or not following their faith perfectly, why are Muslims subjected to so much scrutiny?

Muslims who are shown practicing their faith onscreen. Praying, making du'a, fasting, going to Umrah, even.

Add little bits of the Muslim faith in their everyday life. Instead of air freshener hangings in their cars, my parents have hangings with Islamic calligraphy and the du'a for traveling. We have a stack of prayer mats sitting in a corner of the living room. We have a bookshelf where the entire top shelf is copies of the Quran and other Islamic books. We always say the designated du'a before doing anything such as eating a meal, starting a trip, or even going to sleep.

AN ACCURATE DEPICTION OF ISLAMIC JIHAD. WESTERN PROPAGANDA HAS MADE USE OF YOUR IGNORANCE TO FEED YOU LIES AND DISTORT THE MEANING OF JIHAD.

There are three types of jihad: jihad of the heart, jihad of the mind, and physical jihad.

Jihad of the heart is the Muslim's internal struggle to be faithful and practice their religion wholeheartedly. It is the struggle against temptations of evil, of haram actions. It is the most important form of jihad and one that every Muslim partakes in every day.

Jihad of the mind is the struggle against misinformation about Islam. It is spreading education and information about the principles of Islam. It condemns forcing people to accept Islam. People are meant to be guided. They are meant to find their own path to Islam with the help of knowledge and resources to learn. this form of jihad is important as it keeps Muslims and non-Muslims informed about Islam.

Physical Jihad is an absolute last resort that a Muslim nation must partake in when there is a threat of war from another nation. Islam condemns violence and murder and always pushes its followers to resolve matters peacefully. In a situation where this is impossible, only then is physical jihad permissible. and it has strict rules about who the Muslims can fight. It is haram to kill anyone who is not actively fighting from the opposing army. It is haram to kill women, children, elderly people, and any civilians. It is haram to kill animals except for food. It is haram even to take from the land or damage it in any way. If an army calling itself Islamic is not following these rules, it is not partaking in Jihad. it is partaking in unnecessary slaughter and bloodshed. there you go.

sorry i went on a rant about jihad for a minute there lol, i've been meaning to do that though anyway.

please depict Muslims in media more. please depict us with respect, and with the proper amount of research and effort needed for accuracy. thanks. Ramadan Mubarak, free Palestine <3

[i-cant-sing]

Queen, how many likes, comment, ask do you need so that we can have chapter 4. As a peasant I will be happy to oblige about how many more are needed

I am on cloud 9 rn, okay? Because I just attended a desi wedding, and yall know how brown people go all out on weddings, proper fancy shmancy, right? So here I was dressed up in a HEAVY LENGHA CHOLI, MY MAKEUP WAS POPPING, FOR THE FIRST TIME MY HAIR WAS GOOD, and I wore GOLD JEWELLERY TOO, but the thing is.... I dressed up like it was Indian desi wedding.

It was a Pakistani desi wedding, and not only that, but it was a proper Muslim desi wedding, so even though it was just close family and friends, many women either wore hijabs or niqaabs, or dressed modestly (I was so envious of the niqaabis, they looked so cute with their eyes popping out. God please, I also want a niqaab 😭😭😭)

AND THHERE WAS ME IN MY CHOLI THAT HAD A CIRCULAR CUT IN THE BACK (WHICH IN AUNTY'S MIND = BACKLESS = SLUTTY DRESSING) but honestly I didn't care, I looked good.

The music was good, food was amazing, people turning their heads to look at me was an ego boost, the wind breezing in the back of my dress made me cool down, some aunties asked for my name, profession, details (looking for proposals for their sons)

So with my self esteem through the roof, I'm going to tell u that yes, I need a lot more of your comments and likes and asks. And they better be good.

[tu-es-gegg]

untuk hari bahasa ini, saya cubalah mengajarkan semua tentang sikit budaya melayu dan berkongsi kosa kata juga (ENG TRANSLATION)

(for this language day, I will try to teach a little about Malay culture and share vocabulary as well)

i made the original post detailing some fun stuff abt my culture of being malay (specifically from perspective living as a Malay from Singapore), i want to do an english translation so its more accessible to those who don't speak malay. This isnt an exact translation (plus im adding mroe additonal info) so keep that inmind

FIRST, what is the Malay language? This is an Austronesian language, also the national language in Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore. Malay is usually written in Latin script, also known as Rumi. There is also Jawi script based on Arabic writing. If you want to know (most) letters in Jawi, this is a video stuck in my head from Andalus (I'm bad at writing in Jawi and Arabic too, even though I study, I don't know much;;;)

Malay culture is deeply connected with Muslim culture, that's why a lot of malay festivities and celebrations revolve around the islamic calender. one such celebration is Hari Raya. there are two ceremonies; Aidilfitri and Haji, I will talk about Hari Raya Aidilfitri only because it is close this year and most well known (for context, its litterally in april this year).

The previous month is Ramadan where we fast/puasa. We do not eat from Subuh (around sunrise) to Maghrib (around sunset) (these are two of the names of the prayer times, in Islam we are supposed to pray around 5 times a day during different intervals. it goes Subuh, Zohor, Asar, Maghrib, Isyak). Before dawn, want to eat Sahur and then pray. At Maghrib, want to eat to break the fast/ berbuka puasa (usually say "buka" for short). Also in this month before Aidifilti, the family will prepare by cleaning the house for visitors, buy new baju kurung, get kuih, etc etc.

aaaa there are a lot of kuih, here's anything I can name (many are from Singapore); kuih lapis, kuih salat? ondeh ondeh, kuih bahulu, kuih dadar, BISKUT CORNFLAKES OMG does that count?. there are many more lol.

ALSO! In Singapore, during Ramadan, there is a huge Night Market in Geylang. Not only in Geylang there is a night market but this is very popular. There are MANY stalls selling food. Everyone who buys from geylang night market knows Ramly Burger, deep-fried Oreos, vadai, KEBAB, DENGDENG. (I like to buy rolled ice cream and chicken kebab mmmm)

In Geylang too, they will buy traditional clothes to visit family. Baju kurung (ehh for traditional clothes, women wear baju kurung, men wear baju melayu but the names are the same anyway) is the normal clothing. Often, one household will choose to coordinate colors together (but it's not mandatory, lmao my family doesn't care)

For men, they wear songkok (that flat black hat) and samping (the long scarf wrapping around the waist)

For women, wear a sarong (skirt) with a long top. If desired, will also wear a tudung (type of hijab) (i should also clarify for muslim women its their choice whether they want to habitually wear hijab. its not just specific to just baju kurung. for example i have lots of aunties that dont wear hijab at all meanwhile i have a lot of aunts who do)

Baju kurung is also worn at other festivities, such as weddings

(my whole childhood I attended so many weddings, this is another topic lmaooooo)

On Hari Raya Aidifilti but before going to raya (this is what we generally call going out to see family), close family in will ask for forgiveness. (it's important the forgiveness is not one-sided, the adults will also ask forgiveness from the younger family members too). Usually this is when people start crying. After that, we go RAYA!!! When in someone else's house, if you are not working now, you can get duit raya! (because I grew up in singapore surrounded by chinese influence, I also call this "angpao" too)

OHHHH THERE IS A LOT OF FOOD;;;; My grandmother would cook a lot during Ramadan and Hari Raya. Rendang, lontong, KETUPAT OHHH KETUPAT, CHICKEN CURRY (my mother every aidifitri cooks green chicken curry, FOR HARI RAYA AIDIFITRI ONLY, ohhhhh that's my favorite part, ASBFKASB I'M HUNGRY.)

(theres also like way more cuisine than this, iu havent even mentioned nasi goreng and nasi lemak and briyani and FUCKIGN BEGEDIL;;;;)

ketupat is kind of icon to represent Aidifilti holiday, for example:

other icons of hari raya include: bunga api, neon string lights, bamboo torches, etc.

I love Hari Raya even thoug my feet hurt ALOT after visiting LOTS OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS OH MY GOD:;; it's okay if you take your shoes off in the house somehow your FEET WILL HURT at the end of the day;;;;;;

uhhhh others about malay culture? we have art! A martial art is silat melayu! I don't know much about this but it's great

there is performance art: one example is dikir barat

juga ada permainan, ada yang terkenal ialah wau (kite)

and congkak (like that one club penguin game, mancala, im not kidding)

there are many malay cultures that are also from indonesian culture because of its influence. (Mainly malay culture was influenced by its neighboring cultures such as from Thailand, Sumatra, Java. Malay culture were from Hinduism before then converting to Islam) That's why we have wayang kulit (natively from Java) (a lot of indonesian culture and malay cultures share similar things because of kinda their similar roots and their spread of their own culture, hence why we also have similar dishes, traditonal clothes, even our language is kinda 70% the same)

Do you know; Singapore was discovered by Sang Nila Utama and was originally Malay kingdom (at that time the island was called Temasek before it was owned by the British) (the original indigenous of Singapore are called Orang Laut, litterally translated to "people of the sea"). That is why in Singapore, the language and the national anthem (Majulah Singapura) is in Malay. Singapore is not only for Chinese people, we Malays and Indians are also here;;;

(and im not at all from malaysia god please none of my relatives are. Malaysian is referring to the country, Malay is the language and the ethnic group)

There's a whole lot more I haven't even touched on, like lmao there's a whole thing about weddings and a whole baby shower thing.

theres also a lot of singaporean stuff i want to share i haven't even mentioned singlish but thats a post for another time

[radfemsiren]

(As an ex Muslim ) Liberal Muslims are like Rose from Get Out to me . Idk how to explain it . It's like the bully pretending to be kind. At least I know the deranged ones hate me .sorry for the weird rant ❤️

No it makes sense lol, yea a lot of liberal Muslims are genuinely nice people trying to live with an ugly religion. So instead of confronting the bad parts, they remain ignorant and find excuses, so they can maintain their niceness. And for most people, religion is like politics and not something critically thought about or engaged with, just on the back burner and used ritualistically for big life events like weddings or funerals. They are Muslim in name only, like most Christian’s and Jewish people, and are actually pretty agnostic with their beliefs…

But there’s another group of liberal Muslims I can’t stand, and it’s the ones that are very religious, that do engage with the faith a lot and have no excuses for pushing misinformation. They do dawah and actively spread lies to make Islam seem better, and then only when someone is in too deep do they reveal the ugly parts of the faith. They are just as misogynistic as the openly hostile ones are, but they use passive aggressive comments and arguments to get their way.

“You look so much more beautiful in the hijab habibti, just put it on! It’s so empowering to not be objectified. You’re a feminist right? Modesty is respecting a woman, don’t you know Islam gave women rights? 1400 years ago there was no hope for us, Islam actually made a lot of changes 🥺”

Riiiight, 1400 years ago they were worshipping hundreds of gods besides Allah, I guess he can make a hardline law and punishment about that, but not age of consent for even the “best of men” Muhammad 😒

[hafsadeeyah]

my mehendi for tomorrow ♡

[themarysuep]

Does kamala's scarf have cultural significance? Would it be ok if Carol is gifted one by the khan family and wear it as a sash?

That is an amazing idea. I hope there's a 30 sec scene of that happening in the next Avenegers movie before the final fight. There is cultural significance in the sense that South Asians (Muslims and Hindus etc) tend to wear scarves around their necks or shoulder or head. It's a part of traditional attire. Kamala does this multiple times on her show for eid, the mendhi and wedding (Nikkah). This is separate from her religious beliefs where you're supposed to wear a full hijab (which she wears in a scene) as a Muslim. Red is also usually a South Asian color. But yeah, despite the cultural ties, it's not an issue if Kamala or her family gives Carol a scarf. It would be a sweet gesture.

[sepptember]

there's a post about Pro-Palestine small businesses on instagram by @.counseling4allseasons and i wanted to share that post here.

mentioning businesses that aren't on this post are encouraged!! I'll reblog them to my account or add them to the post. If any of the links don’t work, please let me know.

note that all of the businesses in the insta post might not be included because I struggled to find the link, and some links may lead to an instagram account instead of a website.

Apparel:

Chérine Caftans - Moroccan traditional wear

Hirbawi - Kufiya factory in Palestine

HULM Kicks - Palestinian-owned shoe store

Watan Worldwide - Cultural clothing/merchandise store

Ayan Resources - Palestinian-owned clothing brand

herababyco - Baby clothes

Modestveencouture - Palestinian-owned boutique with wedding, prom, and engagement dresses

Zaytoonas Stitches - Palestinian-owned embroidery store

Dignitii - modest active wear

Nöl Collective - Palestinian-owned traditional wear

RUUQ - Hijab body suits

Dar Collective - Cultural merchandise

Shopdehma - Modest clothing brand

Nayabhijabs - Hijabs

House of amiri - Children's clothing

this business is currently not stocking their inventory because they are working on broadening their brand. support by following them is still highly encouraged.

Yemen Wear - cultural Yemen apparel

Pali Power - Palestinian athletic apparel

Le dressing de moon - Palestinian thobes

La Farrah Boutique - Palestinian thobes

Skincare/Makeup/Fragrances:

Farsalicare - Skincare brand

Yaskinnatural - Skincare brand

Dyfbeauty - Makeup brushes

Mora Cosmetics - Muslim-owned clean makeup

Kadi perfumes - high-quality perfumes and fragrances

Alwafa Shop - Natural skincare

Abumiskperfumes - oil-based fragrances

Dr. Sebaa Co. - Muslim-owned skincare brand

Savana Goat - Natural and artisanal goat soaps

Lerenu - Scalp & haircare

Inika Organics - Organic makeup

Tuesday in Love - Wudhu-friendly nail polish

Home Goods:

Inspire me home decor - Interior design/home decor

The Little Bulbul - Islamic puzzles/mugs/prints

Olive & Heart - Palestinian owned candle shop

Candlescape & Co. - Palestinian owned candle shop

Create & Crescent - event kits and crafts

Kilim Design Store - carpet and flooring.

With a Spin - Home decor

Lifestyle:

Feyre Creations - events merchandise

Khair Designs - Interior design

Soul Detox - Palestinian-owned black seed oil mix and health capsules

Sophologynic - Palestinian-owned wellness-kits and organic honey

Creations By Sal - Custom wedding products and gifts

Crescent Moon Bookstore - Palestinian-owned children’s bookstore

Little Muslim Craft Store - Crafts for Muslim children store

Modefa - Home decor

Sitti soap - Natural soaps and more.

Vidamin Wellness - Organic vitamins

Mysalah Mat - Interactive prayer mat

The Happy Bakers - Egyptian-owned cookies

Little Busy Hands - Customized themed sensory bins

Shahrin Azim Henna & Jagua Artist - Henna Services, New York/NJ

Accessories:

Oroboros Watches - Egyptian-owned watch store

Kiro - Egyptian Jewelry Brand

Elegant Bijoux Jewelry - Lebanese-owned jewelry

Canava Handmade - Luxury Arab handbags States NYC

Deeya Jewellery - Luxury gold plated bridal/formal jewelry

[ggebba]

Im not sure if you are familiar with him or not but is Klim Kostin a tatar muslim as well? I’ve noticed from some of his previous ig stories that he went to one of his cousins/childhood friend’s wedding (unsure) and one thing i realized that most of his female relatives were wearing the hijab (definitely wasnt tied in the usual babushka style.

Hi 👋 Klim Kostin is an Orthodox Christian. I don't know which storyis you're talking about (I hardly ever go on Instagram), but in Russia Christians, Muslims and other different religions live and coexist peacefully.

And not to be unsubstantiated, I'll give an example, in the form of an excerpt from Klim's interview about religion:

-You seem very religious. Even the screen saver on your phone has a cross on it. How'd you come by it?

- My mom's very religious. She doesn't miss Sunday services, she can go on a weekday. Especially during the playoffs. A bishop I know, a big hockey fan, is always watching me. They pray that everything goes well for me.

I also try to thank God when something works out, and when it doesn't - to ask (for help). I believe that everything that works out is with God's help.

- Did you take communion?

- After moving to Moscow at the age of 11, I came to Penza every year and took communion before my birthday. The last time I took communion was in St. Louis. And now I'm back in Russia, and something distracts me. I think I will go, but I never get there.

- What is it like in churches in North America? Do they read the prayers in Russian or in English?

- In the Orthodox church in Edmonton, the service was in English. In St. Louis - in Russian. In Los Angeles there are a couple of churches where the service is purely in Russian. And there are some where they combine them, and the service lasts four hours instead of two. First they read in Russian, then in English. I was there, but I didn't make it to the end.

In Edmonton, I used to say morning prayers before practice and night prayers before bed. I usually spent about five minutes. I asked the priest if I could shorten the prayers so that I didn't have to read for 40 minutes. He said that what you believe and what is in your heart is enough.

- When you pass by churches, do you baptize every time?

- Yes, always. It has become a habit and sometimes I don't even notice it. It scares some people.

The full interview in Russian: https://www.sports.ru/amp/post/3173499/

It feels like all hockey players from Penza are very religious 😁

I hope I answered your question ☺️

[magnoliamyrrh]

ppl think im crazy when i say i felt more comfortable in the hood and its like nah no i stand by that. apart from the prepetual gunshots, the broken window from a robbery, and our cars being broken into a whole lot,,,,, its not just that i miss having neighbors who wed actually talk to and invite us to grills and whod be loud and laughing and screaming and playing music and generally i felt a lot more at home and sane,,,,, but also that noone gave a shit if i wore a hijab or niqab. you just didnt get stared at. if anything there were so many muslims that wed always bumb into each other and greet each other and get into conversations

[elizmanderson]

Henlo :3

I'm currently reading the Remarkable Retirement of Edna Fisher, and it was bugging me that I didn't know why Amir was flinching when Edna touched him, so (based on Akida's hijab and Amir's prayer rug) I looked into customs of Islam and learned some stuff and I just want to say thanks for having so many different kinds of lives in this book (: I always appreciate learning real world stuff in fun ways.

thank you so much for reading! I had a lot of help with Amir's character from Muslim friends who kindly answered my questions and/or read early drafts and gave me feedback. I'd like to take this opportunity to recommend a couple Muslim authors and their books*!

Adiba Jaigirdar is an auto-buy author for me! three of her books are queer YA romance - The Henna Wars, Hani & Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating, and The Dos and Donuts of Love (the last one is coming out in June) - but she also has A Million to One, which is a heist story set on the Titanic. that one just released in December, so I haven't read it yet, but I'm SO EXCITED for it. check out Adiba's books on her website.

Priyanka Taslim is a fellow 2023 debut whose book I looked forward to for ages, and it did not disappoint! The Love Match is pitched as a Bangladeshi-American YA romance that will appeal to fans of Jane Austen (and also it will appeal to tea-lovers everywhere). it has fake dating, complicated family dynamics, and a love triangle that really kept me guessing. Priyanka also has an adult novel, From Mumbai With Love, anticipated to release early in 2024, so add it on GoodReads now. check out Priyanka's website here.

Kataru Yahya is another fellow debut whose book is alas not out yet, but I can't wait to read it! Home Is a Silhouette is a loose, contemporary retelling of Beauty & the Beast that is set in Ghana. If you haven't seen the cover yet, be sure to take a look, because it's ridiculously gorgeous. add the book on GoodReads now, and check out Kataru's Linktree here. (she is also a poet, and some of her poetry is linked on Linktree if you're interested!)

Aamna Qureshi is the definition of "it's about the range": if you're looking for an author who can do contemporary, fantasy, long-form, short-form - look no further. The Lady or the Lion and The Man or the Monster (a YA fantasy duology retelling of the story "The Lady or the Tiger") are out now. keep an eye out for When a Brown Girl Flees (2023), If I Loved You Less (2024), and My Big, Fat, Desi Wedding (edited by Prerna Pickett, 2024) if you prefer contemporary! see more details on Aamna's website.

Khadijah VanBrakle is another fellow debut, and her book comes out next month! Fatima Tate Takes the Cake is recommended for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Ibi Zoboi (um, YES) and is yet another debut with an absolutely gorgeous cover that I'm obsessed with. if you like coming-of-age stories that are gritty yet hopeful, be sure to give this one a look. see more details on Khadijah's website!

*I write adult contemporary fantasy, and you'll notice this list is like. mostly YA contemporary/YA romance with a sprinkling of YA fantasy. that is because, as much as I love adult fantasy and writing in the adult fantasy space, most of what I read in general tends to be YA, and most of what I've read since the pandemic started leans romance (because low stakes and a guaranteed HEA are exactly what I have needed since the pandemic started).

[storytellersumayyah]

TGATL DEFINITIONS/GUIDE

To help everyone enjoy the story more, I've created a definitions of list. It will be updated as the story progresses, and if there's anything you come across that you don't see on here, just let me know and I'll add it on!

Bajhi: older sister (often used when the people are closer relationship wise)

Nikkah: Muslim marriage ceremony- means the marriage is Islamically recognised (a marriage certificate is still signed in other countries so the marriage is also legally recognised)

Imam: religious leader who has the power to marry people and often is found in the masjid leading the prayers

Salam: Islamic greeting

Hijab: there are different types, but here it refers to the fact that Noor covers her hair when she goes out or is with men that are not closely related enough for her to not wear it

Lehenga: a type of Asian dress that is normally worn to parties, especially by brides at their wedding. It's made up of a top and a skirt, both of which are often highly decorated

Halal: permissible in Islam

Nasheed: a type of song that usually only uses drums

Dua: prayer