Answer
Shari’ah does not recognise contemporary forms of engagements where
exorbitant amounts of monies is spent on the occasion. However, the
angagement is a confirmation to marry. At that stage, theboy 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