All praise is due only to Allaah. We laud Him and beseech His

In this regard, if the under-mentioned points are taken 
cognisance of, then Insha-Allaah Ta`ala all these evils will 
be eradicated: 
 
1. 
Besides the occasions of Nikah and Walimah, we 
should make a firm resolution to completely eradicate and 
abandon all other occasions which take place, like 
mendhi-
night
, 
engagement party, 
etc. 
 
If any or both the partners wish to gift something to the 
other, with sincerity and love, then it should be done 
discreetly and without any announcement, pomp or show. 
 
2. 
Do not regard any specific way or practice as 
binding to express your happiness of the occasion. Each 
person should do what his means and disposition allows. 
There should be no competing with others or practicing of 
customs in this regard.
 

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No one should fear the reprisals and taunts of others if any 
custom is no adhered to. 
 
3. 
The occasions of Nikah and Walimah should also be 
kept simple and in accordance to one’s means. The house-
people can invite whomsoever they wish and if anyone is not 
invited, they should not feel offended or complain. 
4. 
The words of Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), in 
this regard should always be remembered, that the best and 
most blessed Nikah is that one which is the simplest and 
entails the least expense.
NIKAH AND WALIMAH 
Questions and Answers 
I have, in previous treatises, discussed the issue of marriage and 
Nikah functions, etc. and many readers had written to me 
querying various issues. From these we ascertain that all the 
customs attached to Nikahs have become so tormenting that 
many people seek an escape from all this. We also come to 
realise that many people are grossly unaware of the Shar`i 
factors surrounding these events, which affect every Muslim 
household at some time or the other and regarding which 
everyone should have some understanding of. We also come to 
realise that many people do desire learning the proper Shar`i 
rulings regarding these matters. Some of the letters were of a 
personal nature and we had answered them individually. There 
were others which are general and pertain to a wide spectrum 
of the Muslim Community, hence we had decided to print and 
publish them, for the benefit of all. Instead of quoting from 
specific letters, we have noted the questions in general form 
and replied them accordingly. 
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