Staying At The Bride’s House On The Night Of Nikaah
Question
When a girl gets married then on the wedding night is it a Sunnah practice for the couples to stay at the girls house.
Answer
It is not a Sunnat practice for the couple to stay at the girl’s house on the wedding night.
- Approved by
- Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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Source: Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Azaadville — https://www.iftadua.co.za/staying-at-the-brides-house-on-the-night-of-nikaah/9638/
Fatawa SA: https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/azaadville-9638
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