take place, followed by a marriage contract and then the wedding ceremony itself, where these vows are spoken:
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 | | Bride: "I, _______________, offer you myself in marriage in accordance with the instructions of the Holy Qur'an and the Holy Prophet, peace and blessing be upon Him. I pledge, in honesty and with sincerity, to be for you an obedient and faithful wife."
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| | Groom: "I pledge, in honesty and sincerity, to be for you a faithful and helpful husband."
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Hinduism is a religion native to India, broadly characterized byamong othersbeliefs in reincarnation, a supreme being with many forms and natures, and a desire for liberation from earthly evils. Here is a modern-day interpretation of the traditionally strict Indian wedding vows:
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| | "Let us take the first steps to provide for our household a nourishing and pure diet, avoiding those foods injurious to healthy living. Let us take the second step to develop physical, mental, and spiritual powers. Let us take the third step, to increase our wealth by righteous means and proper use. Let us take the fourth step, to acquire knowledge, happiness and harmony by mutual
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