Who is required to respond to an invitation if the card says “So-and-so and his respected family”?
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Question:
He says: On wedding invitations, the phrase “So-and-so and his respected family” is written. Is it obligatory for the family, including the women and children, to attend because they are specifically mentioned?
Answer:
No, this is general. This is a general invitation, and his family is included generally, so it is not obligatory for all of them to attend. However, if some of them attend, that is sufficient. Yes.
He says: On wedding invitations, the phrase “So-and-so and his respected family” is written. Is it obligatory for the family, including the women and children, to attend because they are specifically mentioned?
Answer:
No, this is general. This is a general invitation, and his family is included generally, so it is not obligatory for all of them to attend. However, if some of them attend, that is sufficient. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، من يجب أن يجيب الدعوة إن كُتب في البطاقة فلان وعائلته المحترمة؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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