Members of the Shura Council called, during the regular weekly session held today, Monday, to limit the extravagant and extravagant aspects of marriage, which later cast a shadow on the spouses who have incurred debts and exorbitant costs since the start of their married life.
The Council reviewed the memorandum of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers regarding the proposal of the desire expressed by the Council regarding aspects associated with marriage.
Council members stressed the importance of family stability and its impact on the stability of society, stressing that facilitating marriage and reducing its costs is one of the most important factors that contribute to establishing a stable family based on understanding and affection.
He called on the members of the council to be guided by the culture of parents and grandparents in facilitating matters of marriage, in accordance with the guidance of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace.
They pointed out that during the Corona pandemic and the restrictions it imposed on gatherings and celebrations, families in Qatari society witnessed simple marriages devoid of costly and exaggerated appearances, which means that these manifestations can be dispensed with.
They emphasized what the Council demanded, regarding the need to prevent any modifications to marriage halls, with the aim of reducing expenses in addition to maintaining security and safety requirements, noting the importance of determining the times for holding wedding ceremonies, and not exceeding the specified time. The members pointed to the role that the media, civil society institutions and all concerned parties should play in educating society about the importance of facilitating marriage and spreading a culture of mitigating its negative aspects and limiting its costs, in order to build a stable family.
