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1912. It was narrated that Sahl bin Sa'd As-Sā'idi said: "Abu Usaid As-Sā'idi invited the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ to his wedding, and the bride herself served them. She said: 'Do you know what I gave the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ to drink? I had soaked some dates the night before, then in the morning I strained them and gave him that water to drink.'" (Sahih)
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Everybody's invitation should be accepted, whether one is poor or rich.
A woman is allowed to serve the guests even if they are not immediate blood relatives, as long as she observes the veil in accordance with the Shari'ah.