What is the ruling of women dancing among themselves during a wedding or other than that? A – There is no harm in the dancing of women on the ocassion of marriage and the beating of the duff (a simple drum) along with some singing of virtuous songs (not containing sinful speech) because this is part of the announcement of the marriage that has been commanded by the Shariah. However, the condition is that this must be done in the company of women alone, with voices not raised (to a level) that they pass outside the venue. There should be complete seclusion and screening. Also, the Awrah (the areas of the body that should be concealed) should not be revealed while dancing, such as her legs or her arms or her upper arms. What is shown from these is in accordance with the customs/habits of Muslim women in the presense of (other) women. – Sheikh Saleh Al-Fowzan; Al
