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Consummation of a Nikah before a Walima

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Q. Salam There is a question. Is Walima allowed before Rukhsati as per shariat?


A. Consummation of a Nikah is not a pre-condition for the validity of a Walima. If a Nikah is not consummated and a Walima took place, the Walima will be valid. However, it is Sunnah to consummate a Nikah before a Walima takes place.

Consummation of a Nikah refers to husband and wife being in seclusion such that there remains no barrier between them to engage in conjugal relations. Accordingly, husband and wife can be a room in total seclusion for a few minutes without engaging in conjugal relations, which will count the Nikah as consummated. (Mabsoot 5/150)

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