The answer is nuanced, but typically, yes, you bring a gift to a Nikkah, although the mahr is a specific and religiously significant gift.
While the question pertains to gifts brought by guests to a Nikkah, the mahr is a mandatory gift from the groom to the bride. Understanding the mahr provides important context.
The Mahr
- During the Nikah, the couple must agree upon the mahr.
- The mahr is a gift from the groom to the bride (reference).
- Traditionally, the mahr was often money, but it can now take various forms (reference).
- Examples: Jewelry, land, education, or even a ring (reference).
Gift Giving by Guests
While the mahr is a religious requirement, gift-giving by guests attending the Nikkah is customary and appreciated, similar to wedding traditions in other cultures. These gifts are tokens of support and well wishes for the couple's new life together. The type of gift varies depending on cultural norms and the couple's preferences.
