To what extent is the hadith "Keep the engagement a secret and announce the marriage" authentic, and is it preferable not to hold an engagement party?
The "Announce the marriage and conceal the engagement" is weak, but the phrase "Announce the marriage" is authentic. Announcing the marriage is obligatory according to the majority of scholars and a condition for its validity, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "There is no marriage except with a guardian and two just witnesses." It is recommended to conceal the engagement to ward off envy, acting upon the hadith: "Seek help for the fulfillment of your needs by keeping them secret, for every possessor of a blessing is envied." Holding an engagement party is permissible, provided Islamic guidelines are adhered to, such as avoiding free mixing and using only the duff.
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