Question
In order to share in the day of happiness on the occasion of the marriage, after the nikah has been performed, meals are provided for those who have been invited to attend the nikah. This meal is separate from the Walimah which is arranged by the groom. Is this a valid Islamic practise?
Answer
This extra meal practice is another baatil custom. Men and women attend in all these functions. Even if there is no mingling of the sexes, the custom itself has no Islamic basis. The only function attached to the marriage is the Walimah which is the obligation of the groom. People should not be invited to participate in the bid'ah wedding reception organized by the bride's party.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 23 No 07
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- 3
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