Question
A relative passed away last year. His family invited us to a 1 year khatam which according to mine and my husband's understanding there is no such thing in the Shariah. The problem is if we don't go, the family will be offended. What should we do in this situation?
Answer
You should do what Allah Ta'ala has commanded. You should follow His Shariah. You are required to gain the Pleasure of Allah Ta'ala, not the pleasure of others, especially of those who invite you to bid'ah. The khatam is bid'ah and haraam. It is not permissible to attend regardless of their displeasure.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 27 No 10
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- 5
Appears under MASNOON I’TIKAAF OR ‘TABLIGH’? (approximate).