قبلت
qabiltu
The phrase 'qubool hai' refers to the Arabic expression قبلت (qabiltu), which is a formal declaration of acceptance used during an Islamic marriage contract.
This phrase is used specifically as a formal declaration of acceptance by a party involved in an Islamic marriage contract.
How do you pronounce it?
qabiltu
Did you know?
- While the root is Arabic, the phrase qubool hai is actually a hybrid of Arabic and Urdu. The word qubool is Arabic, but hai is the Urdu word for 'is'.
- The root of قبلت is also used to describe the qibla, the direction a Muslim must face when praying toward Mecca.
- In some Arabic-speaking regions, the marriage contract is not finalized until the phrase قبلت is spoken in the presence of at least two male witnesses who must explicitly testify that the words were heard.
Example conversation
A couple is finalizing their marriage contract during a ceremony.
- أحمد Ahmedهل تقبلين الزواج مني يا ليلى؟Hal taqbalina az-zawaj minni ya Layla?Do you accept to marry me, Layla?
- ليلى Laylaنعم، قبلت.Na'am, qabiltu.Yes, I accept.
- أحمد Ahmedأنا أيضاً قبلت.Ana aydan qabiltu.I accept as well.
- ليلى Laylaالحمد لله.Alhamdulillah.Praise be to God.
