Any Islamic artwork is an appreciated traditional wedding gift. Islamic artwork generally includes Arabic calligraphy of God’s name, Muslim prophet Muhammad’s name, or Quranic verses. Tapestries, paintings, framed canvases, vases, and other household items can contain Islamic calligraphy.
Many Islamic cultures deeply appreciate poetry, and particularly religious poetry, which reflects the connection with God or the beauty of His blessings. Many Muslim couples will appreciate a book with Islamic religious poetry. A good gift is also a coffee –table book about Islamic art, architecture, history, inventions, or cultures.
If the groom or the bride is a close friend, you can ask him/her what they need or would like as a gift. If you do not know what to give the couple as a gift, you can give cash as it is also a tradition at Muslim weddings. You can put the money in an envelope or a card with your name on it.
In some traditional Muslim weddings, the gifts are more cultural rather than religious. For example, in South Asian and Arab weddings, guests commonly give jewellery or clothes to the bride. At African Muslim weddings, traditional sweets are given with the wedding gifts.
You should avoid buying any gift that contains alcohol or related to it (champagne or wine glasses). Muslims do not give or serve alcohol, so you should avoid giving them anything that is related to it.
