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What is the ruling on publicly announcing the marriage contract in the mosque?

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Question:
He says: In our country, there is a custom where the marriage contract is publicly announced in the mosque so that people know about this man’s marriage and this woman’s marriage. Is this permissible?

Answer:
Publicizing the marriage happens through several things. First, by the testimony of witnesses; having two witnesses is part of announcing the marriage and bearing witness to it. Second, beating the hand drum for the women is part of announcing the marriage. Third, the wedding feast is part of announcing the marriage. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم إشهار عقد النكاح في المسجد؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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