What is the ruling on listening to wedding songs at home?

Question : The female listener asks: What is the ruling on listening to Islamic wedding songs at home without an occasion?

Answer : If it is merely reciting poetry, and it does not contain any musical instruments or other instruments of entertainment, there is no harm. However, if it is accompanied by hand drums or drums, it is not permissible except for an occasion that permits it. This is because the default ruling for all customs of entertainment is that they are forbidden, except for what evidence indicates is permissible.