Najafi Q&A: Celebrations
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⚖️ Fiqh & LawJurist: Shaykh Bashir al-NajafiTopic: CelebrationsMadhhab / school: Shia Ithna 'AshariyahSection: Acts of Worship#fiqh#najafi#qa
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What is the significance of the color black in Islam? Is it forbidden to wear black on happy occasions?
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In the name of Allah, know, my son, that on happy and joyful occasions, according to religious requirements, a sensible and devout person must show joy. It is widely understood in almost all human societies that the color black symbolizes sadness, which does not align with a person being in a state of religious joy, and it may be perceived by society as disrespectful to the religion. Allah is the Guide