Is it permissible for men on the festival day, or only for women?
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The questioner : He says:The questioner : You mentioned at the beginning of the lesson tonight that the hand drum is permissible in celebrations, weddings, and festivals. Is it permissible for men on the festival day, or only for women?
The Shaykh : Women are only permitted the hand drum in weddings, and likewise on the days of the festivals, and likewise when an absent person returns. A woman came to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and said: As for the matter of men, this is a point of disagreement among the scholars that requires analysis. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : Women are only permitted the hand drum in weddings, and likewise on the days of the festivals, and likewise when an absent person returns. A woman came to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and said:
O Messenger of Allah, I vowed that if Allah returns you safe, I would play the hand drum before you. He said: Fulfill your vow.
يا رسول الله إني نذرت لو ردّك الله سالما أن أضرب بالدّفّ بين يديك، فقال: أوف بنذركThe questioner : May Allah reward you.