Weddings

12 Jumadal Ula 144823 October 2026

Gathering Information About a Prospective Bride

QuestionRegarding the following Hadith, which mentions that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) sent a woman to look at another woman and said: شمي عوارضها، وانظري إلى عرقوبيها What is the explanation given for the wisdom behind the instruction of our beloved Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?

14 Muharram 144025 September 2018

Sayyiduna Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Leaving a Walimah Due to Music

QuestionIs Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) was invited to a walimah [marriage feast]. When he arrived at the house, he heard singing. He halted at the door. He was asked: 'Why have you halted?' He replied, I heard Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) say: "He who increases…

17 Dhul Hijjah 143720 September 2016

Narration Regarding Sayyidah Fatimah’s Wedding (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionIs the following narration regarding the nikah of Fatimah (radiyallahu 'anha) reliable and does it prove that it is sunnat for the bride's family also to provide a meal? عن أسماء بنت عميس رضي الله عنها قالت: أعطاني رسول الله آصعا من تمر ومن شعير فقال إذا دخلن عليك نساء…