Attending Mixed Gatherings
Question
Would it be permissible to attend a mixed gathering and resign one’s self to interact with only the males in order to maintain family ties?
Answer
No, it will not be permissible to attend such functions as there is no proper separation between the genders. Shaytaan and Nafs (evil desires) may tempt one to cast evil glances causing great damage to one’s Imaan .
Furthermore, you are not compelled to attend such functions and neither will this be tantamount to severing family ties.
Consider the following Ahaadith:
“There is no obedience to the creation in disobedience to the Creator.”
“Whoever increases the number of a gathering, is part of them and whoever is pleased with/approves an action will be a partner of those carrying out the deed.”
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
لَا طَاعَةَ لِمَخْلُوقٍ فِيِ معصيةِ الخالقِ. (شرح السنة #3624)
من كثر سواد قوم فهو منهم، ومن رضي عمل قوم كان شريكا في عمله (كنز العمال #24735)
قال العلامة المناوي في شرحه أي من كثر سواد قوم بأن ساكنهم وعاشرهم وناصرهم فهو منهم وإن لم يكن من قبيلتهم أو بلدهم.(فيض القدير 6/156)
- Answered by
- Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Yacoob Vally Saheb
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