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Delaying A Waleemah

· 29 Rajab 1444 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Till how long can a waleemah be delayed after Khalwat (seclusion)?

Answer

Waleemah should be held within the first three days after seclusion or spending the night together, because after the three days it will be considered as a general invitation for meals, not a Walimah.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

Fataawa Mahoodiyyah Pg.391 Vol.17

Fataawa Alamgiri Pg.343 Vol.5

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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