What is the ruling on accepting an invitation to a wedding feast and other invitations?

The questioner : Accepting the invitation to a wedding feast is a recommended practice (sunnah), provided the conditions are met, and so is accepting other invitations.

The Shaykh : And what?

The questioner : It is a recommended practice (sunnah), meaning regarding the other invitations.

The Shaykh : I mean, distinguishing between the invitation to the wedding feast and the other invitations.

The questioner : Yes, yes.

The Shaykh : No, I say they are all obligatory except for a valid excuse.

The questioner : They are all obligatory except for a valid excuse on the Day of 'Arafah, the day of sacrifice, and the three days of Tashriq.

The Shaykh: Yes.

The questioner : Whether you agree with them or disagree with them.

The Shaykh : What was your question?

The questioner : I mean, if you disagree with them, I expect you will not see their statement.

The Shaykh : They are a gathered group.