16/16. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1429c — Wedding Feast Invitation
The command to accept invitations
Wedding Feast Invitation Hadith in Islam
Sahih Muslim : 1429c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1429c
حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " إِذَا دُعِيَ أَحَدُكُمْ إِلَى وَلِيمَةِ عُرْسٍ فَلْيُجِبْ " .
Ibn 'Umar Narrated from:
Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with them) reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) having said this: When any one of you is invited to a wedding feast, he should accept that.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1429cIn-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 114USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 8, Hadith 3339
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1429c
This Hadith is very direct about wedding feast invitation manners. Ibn Umar reported that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said that when any one of you is invited to a wedding feast, he should accept it. The wording names the wedding feast clearly, so the main lesson is about responding to walima invitations. The Hadith does not discuss details of the ceremony or extra rulings. It teaches a simple social duty: when invited to a wedding meal, a person should not ignore it without reason. Accepting the invitation gives respect to the host and shares in a happy occasion. It also helps keep warmth between Muslims through good manners and attendance.
What we learn from this hadith
- A wedding feast invitation deserves a serious response.
- The invited person is taught to accept the walima invitation.
- Sharing in lawful happy occasions supports good relations.
- The Hadith keeps the focus on attendance and respect.
