Common Rituals of Happiness and Sorrow and Their Social Significance and Usefulness

خوشی و غمی کی مروّجہ رسومات اور ان کی معاشرتی اہمیت و افادیت

Abstract

Today we want to lay the foundation of a strange religious society in which there are no customs. Every religious person has the idea that rituals and customs are no less than a grave sin. Islam is not against customs and traditions. However, Islam prefers customs and traditions, which are an aspect of society's welfare. And those customs and traditions which cause oppression and corruption in society, then Islam imposes restrictions on them. Rituals are as important to a healthy society as sports to a healthy body. A society without rituals and customs is a society of the sick. Rituals and customs symbolize social life and reflect the collective aspects of civilization. These rituals and customs are of great importance in the individual and social life of every nation. Rituals and customs have flourished. Wasteful customs and traditions have created such a complex and heavy problem that a common man lives under this economic burden all his life after dealing with it. Islam is a complete code of life. Which gives perfect guidance to the people of Islam in their beliefs and worship, happiness and sorrow and private and social life. Therefore, it was necessary to take guidance from Shariah in every matter. The importance and usefulness of the rituals of happiness and sorrow prevalent in our society will be highlighted below in the light of the Qur’an, Sunnah, and Islamic teachings.