Sometimes the bride is not usually present but she will be represented by her father or a 'wali' (legal family representative). Here, under the grace of Allah (God), the groom vows to accept the bride's hand in front of witnesses.
Occasionally, the bride may not attend; instead, she is represented by her father or a 'wali' (legal family representative). In the presence of witnesses and under Allah's guidance, the groom pledges to marry the bride.