What is the ruling on baby showers?

Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah,

The reason such celebrations can be disliked or reprehensible if that they can entail blameworthy imitation of distinctively non-Muslim habits, or when they are performed with the express intent of following the ways of non-Muslims.

When such things are done in a dignified and distinct manner, bereft of blameworthy practices or obvious intent of imitation, then they are permitted. If good is gone through them, they would be praiseworthy to the extent of the good—such as gathering for the sake of Allah, remembrance of Allah, sharing in the happiness of others, etc.

And Allah alone gives success.

Wassalam.

Faraz Rabbani