Is it permissible for women to wear imitation jewellery?
ยท When someone dies in our family, members of the family congregate at the home of the deceased. A lady from the community is contracted to prepare the food for us. The food is not simple. Exotic Italian food, pasta, steak, salad, chicken, etc., etc. are the dishes. It is like Eid. Cakes and refreshments are also served. The mourners and sympathisers all join in the feast. This feasting continues for a couple of days, up to the 1st weekend. What is the view of the Shariah on this type of feasting? This type of feasting and merrymaking on the occasion of death are most despicable and haraam. Such waste and frivolity, especially on death occasions have no place in Islam. These are bidah customs. It is not permissible to even eat this food. At most, some family members may prepare food for the bereaved inmates of the home only. Outsiders, should not join in. No one should be invited. Death is not an occasion of feasting and merrymaking. It is a time to reflect and understand that tomorrow
