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Ismaili Wedding Traditions

Nikkah : The nikkah is a religious marriage ceremony with the bride and groom in accordance with the Islamic custom. In traditional and historical Nikkah ceremonies, the bride and groom actually sit in separate spaces. The Qazi, or the one who recites the nikkah, first approaches the bride to ask if she accepts this marriage. She must accept the marriage by saying “Kabul” three times. Then the qazi does the same with the groom. At this time, the qazi informs the groom of the “meher,” which is a lump sum amount that the husband must pay the wife if there is a divorce situation, in addition to whatever is deemed by the law of the land. The bride and groom are kept separate so that the woman can freely decline the marriage if she was forced into it. More modern ceremonies have the bride and groom sit next to each other as the "mukhi-saheb" (similar to a priest/member of clergy), reads the marriage contract. The Nikkah is recit...

How to mix henna-Jamila Henna Powder

This tutorial is all about mixing henna powder. We usually recommend first time users to use Jamila henna powder to try out doing henna, whether it's for hair or body art. We hope you enjoy the tutorial. First of all, start with fresh henna powder. Jamila powder is available online: http://www.hennaart.ca/Jamila-Henna-Powder-2014.html Starting with some fresh Jamila 2014 super sift powder. Jamila henna comes in a box with 100 grams powder. Empty the contents of the box into a glass bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar. The amount of sugar will vary depending on how humid or dry your climate is. More sugar for dry climates and less sugar for humid climates. Adding sugar in the henna paste helps the paste stay on the skin for longer without flaking off too quickly. The sugar also draws in moisture from the air, helping the henna stay wet for longer. There are many factors of getting a dark henna stain, and a few of th...

Getting the Right Green--Common Errors with Henna Powders

When you look at henna powder, it looks green. Depending on where it comes from, it might be slightly yellower or browner, but it will be in the green family. However, with a lack of information and perhaps for the sake of naming products, there are many errors made when labeling and marketing henna powders. Read more about (1) black henna, (2)how indigo is mislabeled as black henna, the truth about neutral henna, and how to find out if there is green dye in the henna powder. (1) One common error is "black henna." Let's begin by stating the fact that there is no such thing as black henna. "Black henna" is a name that has been attached to 2 different types of substances in the henna industry. The first substance is a harsh chemical which contains para-phenylendiamine (PPD). PPD is a phosphorus based black hair dye that causes blistering, rashes, sores, and is a potential carcinogen. Unfortunately, some people apply this substance to the ski...

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