I have proposed a girl for marriage,her mother has agreed to it.But my parents are reluctant towards it.

Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu

Shari'ah does not recognise contemporary forms of engagements where exorbitant amounts of monies is spent on the occasion. However, the engagement is a confirmation to marry. At that stage, the boy and girl are still strangers to one another in that they cannot communicate with one another.

The premarital outings after the engagement is strictly prohibited in Shari' ah. Often, such engagements break up leaving a devastating effect on the parties and in particular, the 'used' fiancée.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.