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Time of Walimah
Question
Should a Walimah be done before or after the consummation of a Nikah?
Answer
Walimah is a Sunnah of Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alahi Wasallam.
The Walimahs of Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam were immediately after the consummation of marriage.
However, if one wishes to have a Walima after the Nikah and before the consummation of marriage that too will be valid.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
- Checked by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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