Will a young man be sinful if he enters a wedding hall full of women, knowing that this is forbidden? Should he refuse to enter even if his family gets angry with him? Is it permissible for him to attend the "milja" (pre-wedding gathering) in the presence of non-mahram women? What is the ruling on drinking juice and eating cake between the bride and groom in front of women? Is it permissible to stipulate, at the time of the marriage contract, that he will not enter upon women at the milja or in the wedding hall?
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A Muslim must refrain from innovations in marriage contracts, such as the "kosha" (bridal platform) and "malja" (pre-wedding gathering), if they involve impermissible acts according to Sharia, such as the mixing of men with adorned non-mahram women. This is based on the Almighty's saying: "There is no obedience to a creature in disobedience to the Creator." He should explain to his family that his refusal is due to a Sharia ruling, and that sins can lead to punishments and discord between the spouses.
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