Responding to a marriage proposal in the presence of a female singer

Question:
I was invited to a wedding ceremony for one of my relatives, and I know that the groom will have a female singer present. Should I accept this invitation?

Answer:
The ruling differs depending on the situation. If the intention is the known singing of women accompanied by the beating of the hand drum, there is nothing wrong with that. However, if it is a female singer, meaning a professional singer in the sense of modern times, this is not permissible; this is what is wrong. If you know that this person is bringing a professional singer, this is what is wrong, and it is obligatory for you to advise him against it. If he does not stop, do not attend. If he does not stop, do not attend, because this is what is wrong. As for merely having a woman present who is accustomed to singing the known singing of women at wedding occasions—chaste singing that is not accompanied by flirtation, music, or any of the entertainments—this is a recommended practice. Announcing the marriage with the hand drum, women beating the hand drum, and singing in the manner customary among the women of the Companions and the women of the Muslims, this is prescribed, and it is part of announcing the marriage.