Is the wedding feast a right belonging to Allah or to a human being?
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The questioner : But is it a right belonging to a human being, O Shaykh, or to Allah?
The Shaykh : What is it?
The questioner : The answer: Is it a right belonging to Allah or to a human being?
The Shaykh : No, it is a right belonging to both Allah and the human being. Therefore, if you make an excuse and there is nothing wrong with your excuse,
The questioner : Then he commits a sin.
The Shaykh : No, it is a right belonging to both Allah and the human being. Suppose this man is not one who deserves to be answered, so I do not answer him; then it is a right belonging to Allah. It is obligatory by the command of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), but the person has the right to waive it, just as he has the right not to invite me. However, note that if he is excusing you out of shyness and bashfulness, rather than being convinced by your excuse, then you should not make an excuse; rather, you should accept the invitation, and Allah will help you.
The Shaykh : What is it?
The questioner : The answer: Is it a right belonging to Allah or to a human being?
The Shaykh : No, it is a right belonging to both Allah and the human being. Therefore, if you make an excuse and there is nothing wrong with your excuse,
The questioner : Then he commits a sin.
The Shaykh : No, it is a right belonging to both Allah and the human being. Suppose this man is not one who deserves to be answered, so I do not answer him; then it is a right belonging to Allah. It is obligatory by the command of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), but the person has the right to waive it, just as he has the right not to invite me. However, note that if he is excusing you out of shyness and bashfulness, rather than being convinced by your excuse, then you should not make an excuse; rather, you should accept the invitation, and Allah will help you.