The Ruling on Honoring People with Feasts and Spending on Them
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Question:
The Shaykh, whose name is indicated by the initials A. A., says: Is it blameworthy for a man to be moderate in his spending on the expenses of such an occasion? And what is the ruling on the one who does this?
Answer:
This is among the customs: a person prepares food or holds a feast and invites people to it. This is a good custom because it indicates generosity. There may be among the people someone who is in need and hungry, and he benefits from this food. Also, this begets love among people because this is an act of excellence (ihsan), so it is a good custom. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good and bless you.
The Shaykh, whose name is indicated by the initials A. A., says: Is it blameworthy for a man to be moderate in his spending on the expenses of such an occasion? And what is the ruling on the one who does this?
Answer:
This is among the customs: a person prepares food or holds a feast and invites people to it. This is a good custom because it indicates generosity. There may be among the people someone who is in need and hungry, and he benefits from this food. Also, this begets love among people because this is an act of excellence (ihsan), so it is a good custom. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good and bless you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/173 — archive.org (4:53)
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