The marriage!

Chapter 17

Amin POV

Today is the day where my life is going to change, nothing would be the same anymore. My single life is going to be over soon but i hope it will be replaced by a better one. I took shower and trimmed by beard. I went down to the kitchen and saw my sister cooking breakfast for us.

"Assalamualikum." i said and immediately Aisha hugged me.

"Yay, my brother is getting married!! And to my best friend Jassmin!" she was excited and happy.

"I made pancakes but it is slightly burned. Don't worry it is still edible. I will be the last one to make you breakfast before you get married. Because someone else will be replacing me tomorrow. Don't worry Jassmin can cook well." she told me as i sat down to eat.

"Aisha, what am i suppose to do after breakfast? When should i wear my suit?" i asked her.

"Well, they say we need to get to the mosque at 5 and you will get married when they so, and then you will be allowed to see Jassmin and followed by dinner."

"Wow, thanks" i said sarcastically. I was really confused on what to do. Maybe i will have to go along with what jassmin's family told me to do.

Well i had 7 more hours to go and was wondering what to do.

"Aisha we have 7 more hours what shall we do?" I asked.

"Let's watch movie maybe the fault in our stars or me before you?" she said with a smile.

"Let's watch me before you." i told her.

"That will be great. Wait i will get the popcorn ready... " With that she went to microwave the popcorn.

After watching the movie, i did my wudhu and went to the masjid , prayed and came home. When i was back home, mum gave me a lecture how to take care of my wife after marriage. At the end of her lecture, she gave me hug and i immediately hugged her back. Mum rarely hugged me. After we pulled away, i saw tears in her eyes and she quickly wiped her tears away and told me that she had to go and get ready.

It was time for me to get dressed. I dressed in my uncomfortable suit and we left for Jassmin's house. When we got there, i has mixed feelings probably i was nervous. As we got near towards Jassmin's door my sister Aisha knocked on the door which made my heart start beating fast. The door was opened by Jassmin's dad.

"Assalamakalium" we both said at the same time. He hugged me and told my mum and sister that Jassmin was still getting ready inside her room and that she will be ready soon together with her mum and cousin.

I followed Uncle (Jassmin's dad) to the living room where all the men in the family were gathered. Most of them i couldn't recognized. Expect Ashif, Jassmin's favourite cousin.

"This is Amin" uncle introduced me to the men and they got up and shook my hands congratulating me .

I sat there politely making conversations with the people in the room when uncle told me it was time to go to the masjid.

Jassmin's dad came into the living room and he had tears in his eyes. He must have gotten the permission for the marriage and have her sign the papers. I was going to get married after Asr prayers.

After Asr prayers we all sat down and it was time.

I had already given the Mahr (groom's gift to bride). The imam began reciting the khutba and a couple of hadiths about marriage. Then the imam asked my uncle the questions that a wali was asked during a Nikah.

"Do you give consent to Jassmin Bashir (jassmin' father name) to Amin Suleiman (Amin father name) for the agreed amount of marriage payment in the presence of two witnesses?" Uncle looked a bit hesitant and then he gave his consent. It must have been hard to get your daughter married. He looked a mixture of happy and sad.

My heart began beating fast when the imam turned towards me. "Do you accept Jassmin Bashir in your marriage and the agreed amount of marriage payment?"

"I accept her in my marriage." I said as i signed the papers the imam handed me. He then recited a dua and with that i was married. People were congratulating each other and everyone came to hug me.

I was blurred and it takes time for me to process that i was married. I can't wait to see Jassmin and assure her that i would take care of her. I wanted to see her and talk to her. We made our way back to the house.

After we reached , i asked Ashif , "When will i be able to see Jassmin?"

"Relax Bro , you will have to see Jassmin for the rest of your life. I think should be soon.'

Just then, uncle approached me. "It is time to meet your wife." I looked up to see Ashif's cheeky face and got up and followed him towards Jassmin's room. And he knocked.

"Jassmin, Amin is here to see you. Are you ready?" he asked.

"Wait let me get out first." A woman voice said. As i waited i saw a girl in pink hijab came out and scurried past us. Then Ashif told me to go inside. I heard the door being closed and i took a deep breath to see Jassmin.

Hi guys i really dont know how a nikkah is being done.
I have only seen the women side before and sorry if have made any mistakes. Please let me know so that i can edit. Jazakallah