What is the ruling on feasts other than the wedding feast?
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Question:
May Allah be with you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: Some scholars have stated that it is obligatory to accept the invitation to a wedding feast, whereas for other feasts it is recommended.
Answer:
Yes, this is what is stated. The wedding feast has a special status, and it is obligatory to accept the invitation to it, provided it does not include [forbidden matters]. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said regarding it: "Whoever does not accept has disobeyed Allah and His Messenger." This is regarding the wedding feast, indicating that acceptance is obligatory, unless there is an objectionable matter that you are unable to remove. Yes.
May Allah be with you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: Some scholars have stated that it is obligatory to accept the invitation to a wedding feast, whereas for other feasts it is recommended.
Answer:
Yes, this is what is stated. The wedding feast has a special status, and it is obligatory to accept the invitation to it, provided it does not include [forbidden matters]. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said regarding it: "Whoever does not accept has disobeyed Allah and His Messenger." This is regarding the wedding feast, indicating that acceptance is obligatory, unless there is an objectionable matter that you are unable to remove. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الولائم غير وليمة العرس؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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