What are the rulings of having walima? How soon after the meeting of the bride & groom should walima be held?
Answer
(Fatwa: 191/L)
(1) When husband and wife meet first time, it is recommended for husband to invite his relatives and friends to a feast (walima) as per his capacity.
(2) The walima can be held in the morning or the other day. Inviting people to a feast after that will not be called as walima:
ولیمة العرس سنة و فیھا مثوبة عظیمة وھی اذا بنی الرجل بامرأتہ ینبغي ان یدعو الجیران والاقرباء الی قولہ ولاباس بان یدعوا یومئذ من الغد و بعد الغد ثم ینقطع العرس و الولیمة (عالمگیري: 5/343)
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband