Choosing a wedding gift can be a difficult task. You want to strike the balance between thoughtful and original to ensure your gift is well received but also memorable. Fortunately, if you are gifting to a Muslim couple, you can choose a gift that aligns with their faith and culture. There is a whole host of routes you can go down when it comes to providing a unique wedding gift that draws inspiration from Islam and its principles. To ensure your gift hits the mark, here are five examples of wedding gifts that you could purchase for a Muslim couple.
A framed Ayah
The Quran is the most important book in the life of most Muslims, and art makes a perfect wedding gift. Combining the two and purchasing a framed Ayah should make for the perfect present.
An Ayah is a verse from the Quran. If you are not Muslim yourself, it may be worth doing some research beforehand to find a verse that fits with the couple you are purchasing for. You could even ask around close family members and friends to see if they have a particular fondness towards a particular Ayah.
You will find several e-commerce stores selling framed Ayahs due to their popularity. Although, for a more bespoke present, you may want to have your gift custom-made so it is truly one of a kind.
Arabic Jewellery
You do not have to be Muslim to appreciate Arabic jewellery, and recently we have seen the popularity of Arabic jewellery rise across the world. As a result, choosing to gift Arabic jewellery to a Muslim couple means your recipients will benefit from an item that is both stylish and on-trend but also meaningful and special to them.
When it comes to choosing which type of jewellery, an Arabic name necklace for each would be a great choice and you will find that they range from affordable to super premium which allows you to choose based on your budget.
Matching Arabic rings may also be a great wedding present which you can personalise with the date your couple tied the knot or even a word that is meaningful to the newly married couple.
Halal Hamper
If you are looking for a safe option, you can’t go wrong with a premium hamper as a wedding gift. However, if you are giving a luxurious hamper to a Muslim couple, it’s critical the content are halal. You also may want to be careful not to gift food items during Ramadan when the Muslim community are fasting.
Common gifts in a Halal hamper include sweets and chocolates, fruit, nuts and coffee. But obviously, you may want to tailor it based on the interests of the couple you are gifting to. Again, you will find plenty of Halal hampers online in the world of e-commerce or you could put your own hamper together to create a more unique gift.
Premium Prayer Mats
Prayer is an extremely important part of a Muslim’s day and a luxury prayer mat is both thoughtful and practical. It is common for Muslims to pray five times a day, so you don’t have to worry about whether your gift will get used or not. While prayer mats can be purchased for fairly low prices, spending a bit extra is sure to be greatly appreciated.
While there are many places to purchase prayer mats, try finding an Islamic shop near you where you can speak to someone who is knowledgeable about Islam. You will often find there is a more unique selection too compared to what you will find online.
Umrah Donation
Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and is a sacred journey often experienced by Islamic couples. If you are going to a Muslim wedding and the soon-to-be-married couple is planning a trip to Mecca, there is a strong chance that they would appreciate a financial contribution.
Gifting money isn’t seen as the most thoughtful or unique gift, but a trip to Mecca is expensive especially if you live far from Saudi Arabia. As a result, it is perfectly acceptable to gift a financial contribution and, as it’s being used towards a pilgrimage, there is still more than a touch of faith about your gift.
