page_title: Islamic marital practices
section_title: China
hierarchical_section_title: Islamic marital practices / Diversity of Muslim weddings / China
caption_attribution_description: English: Republic of China Chinese muslim General Ma Jiyuan at his wedding. Was a member of the Kuomintang, Kuomintang flag is visible in the background
context_page_description: Muslim marriage and Islamic wedding customs are traditions and practices that relate to wedding ceremonies and marriage rituals prevailing within the Muslim world. Although Islamic marriage customs and relations vary depending on country of origin and government regulations, both Muslim men and women from around the world are guided by Islamic laws and practices specified in the Quran.
  According to the teachings of the Quran, a married Muslim couple is equated with clothing. Within this context, both husband and wife are each other's protector and comforter, just as real garments “show and conceal” the body of human beings. Thus, they are meant “for one another”. The Quran continues to discuss the matter of marriage and states, "And among His Signs is this, that he created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your [hearts]…". Marriages within the Muslim community are incredibly important. The purpose of marriage in Islamic culture is to preserve the religion through the creation of a family.
context_section_description: Prominent Muslims in China, such as generals, followed standard marriage practices in the 20th century, such as using western clothing like white wedding dresses.
  Chinese Muslim marriages resemble typical Chinese marriages except traditional Chinese religious rituals are not used.
caption: Muslim General Ma Jiyuan's wedding with a Kuomintang flag in the background.
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