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3389. It was narrated from Al-Ja'd bin Abî 'Uthmân, that Anas bin Mâlik said: "The Messenger of Allâh ﷺ got married and consummated the marriage with his wife." He said: "My mother Umm Sulaim made some Hais, and I bought it to the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ and said: 'My mother sends you greetings of Salâm, and says to you: 'This is a little from us.'" He said: 'Put it down.' Then he said: 'Go and call so-and-so, and so-and-so, and whoever you meet,' and he named some men. So I called those whom he named, and those whom I met." I said to Anas: "How many were they?" He said: "About three hundred. Then the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ said: 'Let them sit around the dish of food in groups of ten, one after the other, and let each person eat from what is closest to him.' They ate until they were full, then one group went out and another group came in. He said to me: 'O Anas, clear it away.' So I cleared it away, and I do not know whether there was more when I cleared it away, or when I put it down." (Sahîh)
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On the occasion of marriage, to bestow nuptial gifts to the groom and his bride, to give clothes and other presents, to invite the couple later for a meal, etc., all these things come under this narration. One should, however, guard against excess. Giving gifts to the couple for their new life together also falls in this category. This constitutes fraternal and friendly mutual exchange which comes in good stead for the couple. It increases affection, perpetuates relationships, and strengthens bonds.
