QUESTION:
What is the ruling in Shariah regarding Nifaas as opposed to the Indian custom where a lady in Nifaas cannot leave her house and should stay secluded in a room because she is Napaak? Also, will she be allowed to attend a Walimah?
ANSWER:
There is no restriction where a female in Nifaas should not emerge from the room as she is Napaak. She is permitted to carry out all her household chores as per norma,l as long as it is with the limits of Shariah. There is a narration that the friends of Aisha Radiallahu Anha attended her Walimah, hence it will be permitted for females to attend a Walimah if the laws of Shariah will not be violated in any way whatsoever, and there is no fear of Fitnah. If there is fear of the laws of Shariah being violated as it will be held in a hall where intermingling will take place, or videoing will take place, or both males and females will enter from one entrance, etc. then attending such a Walimah will not be permitted.
ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST!
ANSWERED BY:
Mufti Mohammed Desai
Date:- 18 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1445 / 04 October 2023
