The Impact of the Wedding Feast on the Marriage Contract

Question:
What is the ruling on one who does not hold a wedding feast for his marriage? Is the marriage contract affected by this? And is he considered to be disobeying the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) when he ordered 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf, upon his marriage, to hold a feast, even if it was only with a sheep?

Answer:
The wedding feast is a confirmed recommended practice, even if it is only with a sheep, as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said to 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf: However, it does not affect the marriage; the marriage is valid, even if no wedding feast is held, provided that its conditions and pillars are fulfilled. It is valid, even if he does not hold a feast. But holding a feast with whatever is easy is the recommended practice, and that is what he should do. The statement that the wedding feast is obligatory is a strong opinion, because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded it: So the opinion of obligation has strength, even with a small amount according to one's ability. Leaving it off is contrary to the recommended practice, but it does not affect the marriage, nor does it invalidate it. Rather, the marriage is valid if it fulfills its conditions and pillars. Yes.

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