What is the ruling on tribes gathering in groups in camps during festivals, holidays, and occasions, given that this may develop into conflicts and tribalism?
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The questioner : In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may peace and blessings be upon the noblest of the prophets and messengers.
May Allah accept the good deeds of everyone, O honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Amen.
The questioner : In recent times, camps have appeared for the gathering of certain tribes during festivals, and sometimes during holidays. This is the camp of such-and-such a tribe, and that is the camp of such-and-such a tribe. Sometimes the gathering takes place in wedding palaces or in farms. Does this fall under the tribalism that Islam has forbidden, considering that it may develop in the future into conflicts, tribalism, and boasting among the tribes? Please inform us, may Allah guide you.
The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions, and upon those who follow them with excellence until the Day of Judgment.
Many relatives, as you have mentioned, have begun to gather during festivals or holidays from all over the Kingdom. In terms of its origin, this involves maintaining family ties, because relatives mean that some of them gather with others, discuss their conditions, and perhaps help a needy person or relieve the distress of someone in need. However, the matter may be dangerous if this develops into tribal fanaticism and forgetting the other believers. Since we have not seen this danger, we do not prohibit it and see that there is good and blessing in it. But if in the future it develops into words and poems that praise this tribe and disparage others, then it is prohibited at that time.
May Allah accept the good deeds of everyone, O honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Amen.
The questioner : In recent times, camps have appeared for the gathering of certain tribes during festivals, and sometimes during holidays. This is the camp of such-and-such a tribe, and that is the camp of such-and-such a tribe. Sometimes the gathering takes place in wedding palaces or in farms. Does this fall under the tribalism that Islam has forbidden, considering that it may develop in the future into conflicts, tribalism, and boasting among the tribes? Please inform us, may Allah guide you.
The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions, and upon those who follow them with excellence until the Day of Judgment.
Many relatives, as you have mentioned, have begun to gather during festivals or holidays from all over the Kingdom. In terms of its origin, this involves maintaining family ties, because relatives mean that some of them gather with others, discuss their conditions, and perhaps help a needy person or relieve the distress of someone in need. However, the matter may be dangerous if this develops into tribal fanaticism and forgetting the other believers. Since we have not seen this danger, we do not prohibit it and see that there is good and blessing in it. But if in the future it develops into words and poems that praise this tribe and disparage others, then it is prohibited at that time.