Q: In the country where I live, there are
some people who, when a relative of theirs dies, inform the husband of their daughter about the death of such person. They specify a particular day for their in-laws to come with their guns and musical instruments to express their happiness for the death of such person. If the husband of their daughter refuses to do so, they take their daughter from him by force without divorce between the husband and his wife.
What is the ruling on this case if I am a Muslim and have to take part in this practice? As-salamu `alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon you!)
A:
This practice is a Bid`ah (innovation in religion), therefore it is not permissible for a Muslim to do it or keep silent regarding it. Moreover, it is obligatory for the religious authorities (Part No. 7; Page No. 440) in your country to stop this and rebuke people for doing it even by punishing them if necessary.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
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