The ruling on the mixing of men and women at weddings and other gatherings, and the evils that occur in them
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Honorable Shaykh! It is not hidden from you what happens when women and men gather at weddings, occasions, and festivals, and what occurs of women dancing in front of men, beating drums, and throwing money over the heads of women, and the severe and terrifying mixing; so we seek advice for these men and women, hoping that Allah will benefit through you, and may Allah reward you with good.
These matters are frequently asked about; namely, the gathering of men and women in one place, women dancing among them, and throwing coins over their heads. This is a great evil and a severe trial, especially in this occasion—the wedding—because every person at that moment may have his desire stirred by the slightest cause. And if the women are dancing in their presence while also uncovering their faces, this is very dangerous. Dancing is not permissible for women even with one another, so how much less in the presence of men? Therefore, I advise these people to fear Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and not to exchange the blessing of Allah for disbelief, by responding to the blessing of marriage with sins and evils; for this blessing is likely to be removed.
As for when the women are alone in a secluded place, there is nothing wrong with them beating the hand drum and singing with appropriate singing, not the kind that stirs desire; for that was known in the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
These matters are frequently asked about; namely, the gathering of men and women in one place, women dancing among them, and throwing coins over their heads. This is a great evil and a severe trial, especially in this occasion—the wedding—because every person at that moment may have his desire stirred by the slightest cause. And if the women are dancing in their presence while also uncovering their faces, this is very dangerous. Dancing is not permissible for women even with one another, so how much less in the presence of men? Therefore, I advise these people to fear Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and not to exchange the blessing of Allah for disbelief, by responding to the blessing of marriage with sins and evils; for this blessing is likely to be removed.
As for when the women are alone in a secluded place, there is nothing wrong with them beating the hand drum and singing with appropriate singing, not the kind that stirs desire; for that was known in the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).