Question
According to the Shaafi' Math-hab, when should the walimah be?
Answer
The time for Walimah begins after the Nikah has been performed. It is permissible before or after consummation of the Nikah although according to some Shaafi Fuqaha it is preferable to have it after consummation of the marriage. According to the Shaafi Math-hab, the Masnoon time for Walimah is night time.
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- The Majlis Vol 22 No 04
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