The Ruling on Women Using the Hand Drum in Celebrations

Question:
The questioner asks: What is the ruling on the use of the hand drum by women at their celebrations, whether for weddings, graduations, or other parties?

Answer:
It is not permissible to use the hand drum because it is one of the instruments of amusement, except in the case of marriage only. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) granted a dispensation for women to use it specifically in marriage due to the announcement of the marriage. The announcement of the marriage is for this wisdom. Otherwise, the default ruling is that it is forbidden. The dispensation is only permitted in its specific context, so the hand drum is not prescribed for celebrations or festivities other than marriage. It is not prescribed and it is not permissible, neither for women nor for men, in anything other than marriage. It is a dispensation for women at the wedding celebration for the sake of announcing the marriage. As for the other celebrations, they do not have this wisdom. Yes.