Walima before consummation
Question
Salam There is a question. Is walima allowed before Rukhsati as per shariat. Thanks
Answer
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
- Answered by
- Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
- Checked by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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