If a Muslim woman cannot display her beauty to non-Mahram individuals, including at mixed gatherings like weddings, then should she avoid attending such events? And if she does go, how should she present herself?
If a Muslim woman cannot display her beauty to non-Mahram individuals, including at mixed gatherings like weddings, then should she avoid attending such events? And if she does go, how should she present herself?
Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 6 months ago
Bismihi ta'āla
A believer must avoid free mix-gatherings, for whatever reason it may be, and as close as the non-mahrams may be. We must try to promote segregated wedding programs, and not allow ourselves to participate in haram gatherings.
This works for both genders as well. A man should not attend, and a woman should not attend as well.
It is by far better for weddings to be segregated, so that the women can dress as they wish, without hijab or any restrictions.
If someone is forced to be there, like the person being a primary family member, then they go just for the social obligation they have, limit it to that, dressed Islamically, and leave.
And Allah knows best