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

From the functions held on the occasion of Nikah, the 
Walimah is such a function which enjoys the status of being 
Sunnat, and out beloved Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) 
had clearly exhorted and encouraged it. 
However, we should remember the following points about it:
Yes, it is a Sunnat and as far as possible, we should try to bring 
it into practice. 
However, the Shariah has not specified the 
number of guests to be invited or the amount of food to be 
served. Each and every person will cater for this function in 
accordance to his means.
It is reported in a Hadith in Bukhaari Shareef that Nabi 
(sallallahu alayhi wasallam) once had a Walimah wherein the 
equivalent of just about 2kgs.of barley was spent. The occasion 
of the Walimah of Hadhrat Safiyyah (radhiallahu anha) was 
whilst Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was on journey and at 
that time a tablecloth was spread whereupon a few dates, 
cheese and 
ghee
was served. That was the Walimah! 
However, on the occasion of the Walimah of Hadhrat Zainub 
(radhiallahu anha) bread and goat meat was served. However, 
regarding a Walimah one should not deem it necessary to invite 
a large number of guests, serve very expensive food, or take a 
loan if one does not have the means. 
The Shariah allows for 
each person to cater according to his means. 
If a person has 
sufficient means then he may serve a proportionate meal. 
However, there should be no pomp and glory attached to 
this auspicious occasion.
Walimah is indeed a Sunnat, and full reward will be earned, 
provided these guidelines are adhered to. However nowadays 
only the name ‘Walimah’ is used and all sorts of un-Islaamic 
activities take place – intermingling of sexes, carelessness of 

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