Q1000: What is the general case of clapping? What about clapping in wedding celebrations and the birthday celebrations held for the Holy Prophet and His Immaculate Progeny?

A: Clapping is not illegal per se, but it is not good to overdo it and if it is along with any illegal thing, it will certainly be illegal.

Q1001: What is the case of dancing in wedding celebrations and elsewhere?

A: Dancing like clapping in wedding celebrations, is not illegal per se, provided that no illegal things such as encouraging in profane and void things or dancing of women together with men are done along with it.

Q1002: Is it illegal for a woman to dance for her Mahram men and other women? What about the dance of man for his Mahram women and other men?

A: Dancing is not illegal per se.

Q1003: Considering how ambiguous the definitions for “gatherings for debauchery” are, would you please give a clear definition of the term along with an example?

A: All gatherings which include illegal things such as gambling, drinking alcohol etc. are referred to as “debauchery gatherings” which ar illegal to attend.