A few Muslim brothers (including Tabligh Jamaat members) of the Robertsham community host an annual 'scrumptious breakfast' for the men of the communi

Answer

Shaitaan has overwhelmed the brains of those who are organizing this stupid 'muhabbat' feast. This too is an example of talbeesul iblees. At the same time it is a devious move to cash in on haraam boodle. The R25 fee is haraam. It is haraam to pay it and haraam to accept it. The men should eat and feast with their wives and children thereby increasing the family-muhabbat. Merrymaking, especially in stupid, laughable style such, and that too in the Musjid, as this silly and wasteful function, is not permissible. These ways are in emulation of kuffaar merrymaking and fun functions. Let them contribute the money and the food to the widows and orphans by delivering it to their homes. Deliver the Sadqah with respect to the homes of the many destitute females who are unable to make ends meet. All of these 'muhabbat' deceits are caught up in the snare of Iblees.

Whilst members of the Tabligh Jamaat in their individual capacity are participating in this rubbish function, the Tabligh Jamaat does not engage in programmes of this nature. It is the same as Muslims indulging in rubbish whilst Islam does not teach such indulgence. If Muslims indulge in rubbish, the blame should not be laid at the door of Islam. Similarly, if miscreant Tableegh Jamaat members commit bid'ah and haraam, the Tabligh Jamaat may not be faulted.