for better or for worse

Are you as cynical towards the marriage institution as I am?

I love my marriage and my man, don't get me wrong,

but do you go to or see weddings that you know money was spent lavishly, 

you instantly feel,

'I hope this marriage will last

and

be as great as the money spent'

Weddings aren't cheap nowadays that parents or the bride/groom have to fork out thousands of RM.

Then, after some time, we hear that the marriage has been dissolved.

Isn't that sad?

To me,

yes of course we want the best on our greatest day ever

but most importantly,

we must seek Allah's barakah and parents' blessing.

Then comes acceptance.

Of who we really are, our virtues and faults.

It must be a day when everybody comes and pray for your happiness

wholeheartedly

Not forced upon or half hearted.

Maher Zain aptly sings:

From now you’ll share all your chores

Through hardship to support each other

Together worshipping Allah

Seeking His pleasure

We pray that He will fill your life

With happiness and blessings

And grant you kids who make your home

Filled with laughter

Let’s raise our hands and make Dua

Like the Prophet taught us

And with one voice

Let’s all say, say, say

بارك الله لكما وبارك عليكما

Why the sudden outburst?

I have a bad feeling about somebody I know and I can only pray for their happiness.

They're building something for all the wrong reasons and somehow, each deserves better.

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