Najafi Q&A: Disliked Acts
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⚖️ Fiqh & LawJurist: Shaykh Bashir al-NajafiTopic: Disliked ActsMadhhab / school: Shia Ithna 'AshariyahSection: Acts of Worship#fiqh#najafi#qa
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What is the ruling on wearing black clothing from two perspectives: 1.Wearing it during prayer or outside of prayer? 2.Wearing it for the tragedies of all Ahlulbait, including their descendants, or wearing it throughout the year so that it becomes like wearing white—would this be recommended or what is the ruling?
Answer
In the name of Allah, it is disliked to pray in black clothing, but the dislike is removed when black is worn out of grief for the Infallibles (PBUT). Allah knows best.
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Does the dislike (karāhah) in acts of worship mean a decrease in reward, or does it differ depending on the case? Please clarify in detail with examples.
Answer
In the name of Allah, what you mentioned is the commonly known view among scholars. Perhaps the correct understanding is that the purpose of worship is the purification of the self so that the responsible person becomes worthy of Allah’s honor. This worthiness is lost in the act of worship in which something occurs that entails dislike (karāhah). Allah, the Guide, knows best.
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We know that karāhah (disliked acts) is of two types: 1. Karāhah outside of worship, which implies the act is detested. 2. Karāhah within worship, which means the act results in less reward. So if karāhah means reduced reward, isn't it better for a person to still perform such an act and receive some reward rather than abandon it altogether? Or what is the ruling?
Answer
In the name of Allah, if it does not conflict with another act of worship that is more virtuous and free from undesirability, then the wise person should prioritize that more virtuous act. However, one should also not miss out on performing the act that is disliked (makrūh) either. Allah knows best.
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Do acts after prayer, such as Tasbīḥa Al-Zahrāʾ (PBUH), the adhān (call to prayer), iqāmah (second call to establish for prayer), and supplications, need to be performed standing or sitting?
Answer
In the name of Allah, as for Tasbīḥa al-Zahrāʾ (PBUH), it is strongly recommended to perform it immediately after finishing the prayer without moving from your place. The adhān is recommended to be performed while standing but is also valid while sitting. However, for the iqāmah, the precautionary obligation is that it must be performed standing. Allah knows best.
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Are there times when it is forbidden to pray? If there are times what are they?
Answer
In the name of Allah, Yes. It is when the sun rises and falls, and when it is noon.
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