Question: Is the tradition of “Mayun Mehndi” Hindu in nature, and is it sinful? If family members force you to participate, what should you do? Can you eat the food served at such events? Family members say that just sitting there won’t make you sinful, and the sin will be on those who organize it. Similarly, after the marriage proposal is accepted, there is a tradition of holding a feast. Can we attend and eat at such a feast?
Answer: There is no harm in the bride applying mehndi (henna), as it is generally a permissible act. However, the tradition of “Mayun Mehndi” involves elaborate and extravagant ceremonies, which often include wasteful spending and various un-Islamic activities, commonly known to women. These activities can even include indecent and immoral acts. Therefore, participating in un-Islamic traditions and indecent activities under the guise of “Mayun Mehndi” is not permissible for any Muslim woman. Family members should avoid such traditions and wasteful ceremonies. The bride, in particular, should openly boycott such events and not participate in them or consume the food served there.
There is no evidence in Islam to support holding a feast after the marriage proposal is accepted. Therefore, organizing such an event is not an Islamic practice. It is better for us to boycott such wasteful ceremonies and food to help eliminate wrong traditions and customs from society.
Sheikh Maqbool Ahmed Salafi حفظه الله ❪Jeddah Dawah Center, Hayy Al-Salamah – Saudi Arabia❫
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