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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Code of Ethics For Muslim Men and Women Rules Regarding the Gatherings of Men in Wedding Ceremonies 317 – Rule: It is not a problem to clap hands in gatherings of men as long as it is not in the manner of Ghina. Therefore: If the clapping is in the way of Ghina, then there is a problem, in it. If it is in a irregular way (not a steady beat), and clapping the hands is used as a means of encouraging someone is, then it is not a problem.

AGK Clapping one’s hands in happy occasions and during a speech in order to encourage someone, if it does not reach to the point of being considered as a vain act, then it is not a problem. B Clapping one’s hands in happy occasions and in the programs to commemorate the birth anniversary of the pure A’immah is not a problem, with the condition that it does not take place in a Masjid or hussainiah. L In itself, clapping the hands is not haram unless it is accompanied by (another) haram act.

T 318 – Question: In the wedding gatherings for men, is it allowed for children to dance while other men clap their hands? Answer: Children do not have any responsibility (from the Islamic point of view) and as far as the ruling for clapping hands, if it is not done in a manner of Ghina, then it is not a problem. AGKL Answer: If it does not reach to the level of being considered as a vain act, then it is not a problem. B Answer: If it does not necessitate a haram act, then it is not a problem.

T 319 – Question: What is the ruling for clapping the hands during happy occasions, weddings, and other times? If along with clapping the hands, a metal bowl is used (to bang on) or a tub (made of copper) are also used, then what is the ruling? Answer: It is not a problem. L 320 – Question: What is the ruling for clapping the hands during happy occasions and speeches?

Answer: If the clapping of the hands is in order to encourage the person in something that the Islamic law permits, then apparently, it is permitted. A Therefore: It is not permitted to clap one’s hands for men who are dancing, or to clap one’s hands (in praise of) jugglers, or to encourage someone who is performing vain and trivial acts, even if the hand clapping is not in a rhythmical form.

321 – Rule: It is not allowed for the bride or other non-Mahram women to go to the men’s side of the gathering, unless they (the women) have proper hijab on.