Ruling on Clapping One's Hands and Whistling
Question:
What is the ruling on people whistling and clapping their hands in parties?
Answer:
This practice appears to be taken from non-Muslims; therefore, it is not an appropriate thing for a Muslim to do. When a Muslim is joyful about something, he says Allahuakbar (Allah is the greatest); or Subhanallah (How perfect Allah is!).
Furthermore, it is incorrect to say ‘Allahuakbar’ in unison with a group, as some people do. A person should say this by himself; there is no basis to saying so in unison with others.
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- Source :Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 8, Page 125
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