Nasihah (Advice): The Walima of Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam
Sayyiduna Anas Radhiyallahu Anhu says, “Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam camped at a place between Khaybar and Madinah for three days. It was here that he consummated his marriage to Safiyyah Bint Huyayy (Radhiyallahu Anha), after which I invited the Muslims present to a Walima meal that featured neither bread nor meat. He (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) instructed for a leather tablecloth to be spread. He then scattered dates, cheese and butter unto it. This was the Walima of Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).” (Bukhari)
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Question and Answer:
- Salam There is a question. Is walima allowed before Rukhsati as per shariat. Thanks
(Question published as received)
- Consummation of a Nikah is not a pre-condition for the validity of a Walima. If a Nikah is not consummated and a Walima took place, the Walima will be valid. However, it is Sunnah to consummate a Nikah before a Walima takes place.
Consummation of a Nikah refers to husband and wife being in seclusion such that there remains no barrier between them to engage in conjugal relations.
Hence, a husband and wife being in total seclusion for a few minutes without engaging in conjugal relations will count as the Nikah having being consummated. (Mabsoot 5/150)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
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