Dr. Fatou Seydi S Sarr

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered here to join Marieme Diop and Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Dieng in the spiritual union of marriage.

This contract is not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously, with a profound realization of its obligations and responsibilities. Please remember that love, loyalty, and understanding are the foundations of a happy and enduring home.

Indeed Surah Ar-Rum. 30:21 reminds us: "And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquillity in them, and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed those are signs for people who give thought.

While Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:187, professes: 'Your spouses are a garment for you as you are for them."

In marriage, spouses protect as well as beautify one another. That means providing comfort, chastity, and protection. That lifetime commitment for both spouses leads to joy and comfort in marriage.

Marieme Diop and Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Dieng will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you, Marieme Diop take this man, Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Dieng, to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you, Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Dieng, take this woman Marieme Diop to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and hold, in sickness and health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Marieme Diop and Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Dieng will now exchange rings to symbolize their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Michigan, I now pronounce you wife and husband!