Reasons of late marriages in pakistan

Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people called spouses that establishes rights and obligations between the spouses, between the spouses and their children, and between the spouses and their in-laws. 

Definition

Nikah is an Arabic term used for marriage. It means “contract”. (“Aqd in Arabic). The Quran specifically refers to marriage as “mithaqun

Ghalithun,”. Which means “a strong agreement”. “and they have taken a strong pledge (Mithaqun Ghalithun) from you?” (Quran 4:21)

Concept of marriage

according to Quran

Reasons of late marriages particularly in

Pakistan

Demanding of dowry is a social evil or a crime. Every eligible boy has a price. He is for sale to

the highest bidder. His parents dictate the terms and demand dowry in the form of cash and kind. Such demands put the poor father of the girl in a tight corner  He, however, cannot meet constant

demands made repeatedly even after marriage as there is a limit to his finances . He may beg,

borrow or steal but he has to spend for his daughter's marriage

Dowry a social evil

This evil has subjected brides to risks of being harassed, tortured and even of death (Dowry death).

Presence of unmarried sisters at home 

Family responsibilities

Didn't find the right match earlier

Higher status of bridegroom is desired for a higher educated or advanced status girl. Advertisements are given in newspaper or matrimonial services are preferred. Some of the prospective aspirants are selected and list of options is prepared. Procedures for enquiry of antecedent of a suitable bridegroom are carried out. All this procedure consumes most of the time. Again the girl becomes more over aged.

Phobia of higher social status

Fascination of girls

At the age of 20 Dreaming of her prince at early thirties

still dreaming At early 50’s =stress tension+lonliness

habit of leading a free life 

Female feticide a growing factor for unmarried men

Gender selection at Birth

Conclusion

mass marriageAn excellent concept to avoid excess expenditure

Awareness and proper education

among people.