Chosen Islamic Manners

'The rights of a Muslim over his fellow Muslim are five,’ and he mentioned 'accepting his invitation.' (Bukhari)

Some scholars have mentioned certain conditions whereby an invitation must be accepted.

1. The one extending the invitation must not be one of those whom it is a must upon a Muslim to boycott.

2. There should be no falsehood or evil in the place the invitation is being held.

3. The one extending the invitation must be a Muslim.

4. The one extending the invitation must be among those who earn their money through lawful sources. Some Scholars say that if he extends an invitation, the sin will fall only upon him. This is unlike the unlawfulness of wine, for the one who drinks it, as well as the one who buys it, will be liable for punishment.