On the first night of marriage—traditionally known as the Walimah night or wedding night—newlywed Muslim couples typically begin their evening by performing a voluntary two-rakat prayer together, asking Allah for blessings, love, and compatibility in their new life. Following prayer, it is customary for the husband to place his hand gently on his wife's forehead, invoke a traditional blessing, and share moments of gentle conversation to ease any nervousness. The night marks the lawful consummation of the marriage in an atmosphere characterized by mutual kindness, modesty, respect, and emotional connection.