Book Name:Muashiray Ki Rasumaat
of song and dance, which results in tribulations. (Tarbiyyat-e-Au lad, pp. 36-37)
It does not stop there, in fact, they organise music functions where they invite singers and listen to their singing via speakers, and watch dancers, encouraging them with the clapping of their hands. The indecent and immoral things which take place in such gatherings are not need of any explanation. Allah forbid! Mother and father, son and daughter, brother and sister are all engrossed in these celebrations, and shame is nowhere in sight. It is in gatherings like this that many young people become good-for-nothing and squander their wealth. (Tarbiyyat-e-Au lad, pp. 37)
The tradition of fixing the marriage
The ‘Mangni’ is when the marriage is confirmed and fixed. However, there are many wrong customs that are considered necessary which take place on this occasion also. For example, the boy himself places the ring on the finger of his fiancé. (Tarbiyyat-e-Aulad, pp. 37) It is impermissible for a man to dye anything besides his hair or beard with henna, however, many grooms dye their hands and feet with henna. (Tarbiyyat-e-Aulad, pp. 37)
Bands are invited to welcome the groom and his entourage, these bands play their instruments and along with committing this sin, they disturb other Muslims who are sleeping or are ill. (Tarbiyyat-e-Aulad, pp. 38)
On the occasion of the Rukhsati, the custom of giving milk is carried out. This involves the groom being invited into a large