What is the ruling on men clapping in weddings and religious ceremonies?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Some scholars disliked and prohibited men from clapping, considering it vain amusement or an imitation of the pre-Islamic pagans' worship at the Kaaba, for 'muka' (whistling) and 'tasdiya' (clapping) were their practices. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, also forbade it for men, saying: "Clapping is only for women." A man can express his feelings by saying 'Allahu Akbar' (God is Greatest).
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