Egypt’s Fatwa House Clarifies the Ruling on Hosting a Feast After Returning from Travel
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta responded to a question about the Islamic ruling on holding a feast after returning from a long journey, explaining its meaning and significance.
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta received a question regarding the ruling on hosting a feast after returning from long travel, and clarified that such a feast is known in Islamic tradition as “Al-Naqī‘ah”, a term derived from “Naq‘,” meaning dust — symbolizing the traveler’s return bearing the traces of the road.
The Fatwa House explained that Al-Naqī‘ah refers to the meal prepared by or for a returning traveler, as mentioned in Lisān al-‘Arab by Ibn Manzur. It is considered one of the commendable social customs that express gratitude to God for a safe return and celebrate reunion with loved ones.
Dar al-Ifta added that hosting such a feast is permissible and even recommended, provided it avoids extravagance or showing off, as it reflects gratitude, generosity, and social harmony, values deeply rooted in Islamic ethics.
The statement concluded that Al-Naqī‘ah is a praiseworthy custom, lawful in Islam as long as it remains within reasonable bounds and free of any prohibited practices.
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