What is the ruling on accepting an invitation from someone who lives far away?

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The questioner : What is the ruling on the invitation to the wedding feast...

The Shaykh : It is not obligatory for a person, even if they prepare a ride for him and say, "The ticket is on us," it is not obligatory for him.

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