Sunan at-Tirmithiy كتاب النكاح باب ما جاء فى إعلان النكاح
The Messenger of God, peace and blessings of God be upon him, said, “The difference between what is permissible (as defined by God) and what is forbidden (as defined by God) is the (beating of) drums and the announcement.” Footnotes: (1) This is an encouragement to make marriage public by beating drums as a form of announcement, and talking about it. Click on ḥadīth to read more
The Messenger of God, peace and blessings of God be upon him, came to me the day I was to be married and sat on my bed as you (Khalid Ibn-Thakwān) are sitting now. Our young girls were playing their drums and singing in praise of my father and paternal uncles killed in the battle of Badr, until one of them said, “And among us is a Prophet who knows what the future holds.” The Messenger of God, peace and blessings of God be upon him told her: “Refrain from saying this and carry on with what you were saying before.” Click on ḥadīth to read more