WALIMA

Islamic Non Native 112

By Saira Asim
 WHAT IS WALIMA ?

• The Arabic word Walima (marriage banquet) is derived from the root word Walam,
which literally means to gather and assemble. The Arabs used it for a meal or feast
where people were invited and gathered. Later, the term became exclusive for the
wedding banquet.
 THE TIME OF WALIMA

• 1) At the time of the marriage contract,

2) After the marriage contract and before consummation of marriage,

3) At the time of the wedding procession (bride leaving for her husband’s house)
(Ibn Hajar, Fath al-Bari, 9/287)
 WHO SHOULD BE INVITED?

• Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) states: “The worst food is that of a
wedding banquet (walima) to which only the rich are invited whilst the poor are not
invited. And he who refuses an invitation (to a banquet) disobeys Allah and His
Messenger (Allah bless him & give him peace).” (Sahih al-Bukhari, no. 4882)
 SIMPLICITY

• The idea here is to feed people with sincerity and simplicity. If one feeds people with
the simplest of meals but it is from the heart, that is far better (and the food is also
more enjoyable) than feeding them quality food, where the intention is not so sincere.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING.