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The
occurrence of "mal'abah" at weddings
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Question:
What do you say regarding that which occurs at weddings in
that they call “mal’abah” which consists
of two facing rows (of people) and between them are two poets
who exchange verses. Generally, the poetry is satirical and
makes mention of the defect of some of them (the people) which
is mixed with applause and dancing (from the people). Please
advise us with a written fatwa if possible.
Response:
Dancing is not from the actions of men, since it is from the
actions of the women and that which they do. So it is not
permissible for men to resemble the women, since dancing is
(specifically) for the women. It is also possible that some
fitnah may occur (as a result of men dancing) so it is better
to leave it for the women (only).
As for satirical poetry, then this is from the traditions
of ignorance (jaahiliyyah) as it is not permissible for the
Muslim to do that which entices hostility and hatred amongst
the Muslims.
Shaykh
Ibn 'Uthaymeen
al-Fataawa al-Malaah fee Munkaraat al-Afraah, page 28,
15/7/1412 A.H.
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