Nikaah & Marriage Issues

Nikaah in accordance to the Sunnah

Q: I am soon to be married, insha-Allah. I want to know how to perform the wedding in accordance to the sunnah.

  1. What is the sunnah mahr and the amount in South African Rands?

  2. What is the Shar'ee status of having a wedding and calling people?

  3. When is the sunnat time for having the walimah? Does khalwah (in referance to the walimah) refer to seclusion only or does one have to have intercourse?

Using a Sheath during Intercourse

Q: I am aware that oral sex is Makrooh.  I have recently come across an article(western health website) stating that impurites from private organs could be dangerous and one should avoid these coming into the mouth. The article suggested using a sheath (alternatively dental dam) to cover the private area of a women before doing such acts. If one does take the above precautions, will the act be permissable?