Jurisprudence & Religious affairs
Continuation of commemorative processions until after midnight
During the month of the Muḥarram, commemorative processions and the sounds of drums and trumpets continue until after midnight. What is your view on such a practice?
Performing taṭbīr (qamazanī) secretly
Is hitting oneself with swords ḥalāl if it is done in secret? Or is your fatwā in this regard universal?
Using flag (‘alam) in mourning ceremony
What is the ruling in the matter of using mourning standards in the rituals/processions commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Ḥusayn (a.s.) by putting it in the masjid or carrying it along with the mourners?
Using drum, cymbal and trumpet in mourning ceremony
What is the view on beating the drum and cymbal, blowing the trumpet, in commemoration ceremonies of the martyrdom of Imam Ḥusayn (a.s.)?
How to spend money remained from mourning ceremonies
In what avenues should the money left over from the donations for holding commemorative gatherings for the occasion of the martyrdom of the Imam Ḥusayn (a.s.) be spent?
Distributing the funds raised for a mourning ceremony
Is it permissible to allocate donated funds, for the purposes of holding gatherings commemorating the martyrdom of the Imam Ḥusayn (a.s.), to the preacher, the Qur’an reciter, the elegy orator, the expenditure incurred from hosting the audience and similar avenues?
Women’s taking part in beating chest processions
Is it permissible for women to take part in the processions where beating the chests and lashing with chains take place provided that they observe ḥijāb and wear special clothes?
The voice of ceremony is heard outside
Recitation of the Holy Qur’an and sermons emanate from the loudspeakers installed on top of masjid buildings, especially during the season of the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Ḥusayn (a.s.). Although the sound is very loud, which can be a nuisance to neighbors, the people responsible for the functions are adamant to carry on. What is the ruling in this matter?
Lashing oneself with chains without blades
What is the ruling in the matter of lashing oneself with chains as done by some Muslims?
