Question Summary: Is it permissible to prepare a stage for weddings and parties? Question Detail:
Is it allowed for a muslim to prepare stages for parties, weddings and other sorts of activities. Valuable time is lost in doing these stuff which can be of no use please advise?
Answer :
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. You refer to preparing stages for parties and weddings. Generally, such gatherings are not void of fitna and un-Islamic practices. Therefore, it is inappropriate for a Muslim to attend, let alone contribute, towards such functions. Furthermore, Islam advocates simplicity in every aspect of life including weddings. Consider the following Ahadith
ان أعظم النكاح بركة أيسره مؤنة (مسند احمد)
The most blessed marriage is that which is least burdensome[1]
الا ان البذاذة من الايمان (سنن ابي داود)[2]
Verily, simplicity is from Iman In light of the above quoted Ahadith, we advise you to avoid preparing stages for such functions. And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best Muntasir Zaman Student Darul Iftaa New York, USA Checked and Approved by, Mufti Ebrahim Desai. www.daruliftaa.net
75/41[1] رقم الحديث 24529مؤسسة الرسالة الطبعة الثانية ت. شعيب الارنؤوط
[2] 586/3 رقم الحديث4158 دار المنهاج الطبعة الثالثة ت. محمد عوامة
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