Q: There is a tradition when the bride’s parents go to the groom’s house for discussion, they leave the bride at home. The groom, his parents, bride’s parents, everyone are present in the discussion related to marriage, except the bride. The bride is not even allowed to see her in laws house before marriage.
I feel all these rules are made by the society to deprieve a woman of her rights. Since it is her marriage, the bride should be allowed to be present during the discussions, just like the boy. And she should be allowed to see her in laws house before marriage, as she will be spending her entire life there. I am getting married soon, so I just want to know if visiting the groom’s house with parents and taking part in discussions, will not be against Islam.
A: It is not your right to see the house where your husband will keep you in. So don’t stress. Your parents have seen it.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)