Q. I would like to learn about or gather important information around the marriage ceremony and it's practices in Islam. Below, I have highlighted some events surrounding a typical mahdaviya marriage of today's day and age and I would like to understand, among those, what's permitted, what's not, what's acceptable, what's not, in the light of Quran, Hadees, Naqliath and Sunnah, with authentic proof (if time permits). If I have a definitive answer, I can be confident of practicing it accordingly. Events: 1. Manje 2. Mehendi 3. Sangeet 4. Disco and Baja with flavorful dancing of youth and elderly, near the house, on the road and in the marriage hall while commuting to and after reaching marriage hall with groom for nikah. 6. Photo Session with Groom and Bride on stage. 7. Jumaagi(s). I would really appreciate it if the scholar can take some time out and provide a detailed response with authentic proof in the light of Quran, Hadees, Naqliath and Sunnah.

Bismihi subhanahu wa ta’ala

Al-jawabu billahi Taufeeq

Only Nikah and Vailma are evident from the Hadith & Naqliyat. Other activities that are mentioned in the question are unrelated to Islam.

Allah Knows Best.

Mufti Syed Zameer Mehdi