The Ruling on Periodic Gatherings Among Relatives
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: It has become the custom for many families to hold periodic gatherings among themselves, whether annually, semi-annually, or on the occasions of the festivals. These gatherings involve maintaining family ties and increasing familiarity among relatives. What is the ruling on these gatherings? One of them reported that you said they are not prescribed and that it is better to leave them off. What is the ruling in this matter?
Answer:
Gatherings among relatives and among Muslims that are intended for getting to know one another and advising one another are permissible. I do not recall saying that they are not permissible. I do not remember this. The one who reports this must be present to prove what he is saying. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: It has become the custom for many families to hold periodic gatherings among themselves, whether annually, semi-annually, or on the occasions of the festivals. These gatherings involve maintaining family ties and increasing familiarity among relatives. What is the ruling on these gatherings? One of them reported that you said they are not prescribed and that it is better to leave them off. What is the ruling in this matter?
Answer:
Gatherings among relatives and among Muslims that are intended for getting to know one another and advising one another are permissible. I do not recall saying that they are not permissible. I do not remember this. The one who reports this must be present to prove what he is saying. Yes.
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 15-06-1439هـ — alfawzan.live (49:10)
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