Najafi Q&A: Husseini-Gatherings-Majalis

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In the name of Allah, it is obligatory for all Muslims to console Imam Hussain (PBUH) by weeping for him, holding mourning sessions, and renewing his rituals. Through this, they also console the Prophet (PBUH&HF), Imam Ali (PBUH), Lady Zahra (PBUH), Imam Hasan (PBUH), the pure Imams, and the awaited Imam Al-Zamana (may Allah hasten his return). The meaning of consolation is to mourn his loss, considering the suffering he endured in his noble uprising. Allah is the Guide and the Successor.

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In the name of Allah, as for Amir al-Mu'minin (Imam Ali, PBUH) in comparison to Lady Zahra (PBUH), he was alone and did not have supporters to hold the mourning with him. However, he, with his sacredness, would cry for her along with his children, both in the house and at her grave. The Imams (PBUT) gave great importance to the tragedy of Karbala, considering it the most horrific calamity for Islam among all tragedies. They held mourning sessions for Sayyid Al-Shuhada (Imam Hussain, PBUH) and ordered others to do so. Allah is the Guide and the Knower.

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In the name of Allah, it is sufficient to follow the styles prevalent in one's country while avoiding singing. Allah is the Guide and the Knower.

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In the name of Allah, be informed that the house is transferred to the heirs after the death of the father, so the owner is not entitled to dispose of the house after his death except under the title of a will and the will cannot be executed if it is not rightful. If refusing to hold mourning sessions has no legitimate reason, then it is a crime for which the will is not executed. Allah is the Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, this is concluded from some narrations. It is not surprising, though, as the body of the purgatory world which the spirit enters after leaving the materialistic body is able to do what you have mentioned above about Al-Zahraa (PBUH). Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, He must adhere to piety, and he should not mention on the pulpit anything except what he has learnrd from the religious scholars. If he adheres to that, then let him serve the Master of the Martyrs (PBUH) with what has been granted to him. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, be advised my son that the custom for long ages in the Indian subcontinent - India, Pakistan and Bangladesh - is that when a person has a misfortune of the death of a loved one, he sits on a mat or something like that, and on this mat he receives his mourners, even if he has chairs and couches and other confortable furniture. A Shiite person does not know someone who is more loved than Hussein and Ahlulbait (PBUT); thus, he sits on such mats conforming to the customs in those areas. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, it is permissible. However, if the purpose of preaching is to take money, it is like the building constructor who takes daily fees or sells the things that can help in establishing the mosque. Should the preacher be in need for money to his own, his family expenditures and the books which he needs in serving the Husseini pulpit under the intention of getting closer to Allah, he would have deserved the money that is agreed upon and the rewards. We know that if the preacher works for free, his audience will be few. Yet, if he takes money in order to increase the beneficial attendants, taking the money and the preaching are acts of worship. Allah is the All Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, the sessions are valid. We have said repeatedly that holding Husseini rituals like sessions, Mawakib or others in all its types has two purposes: First: Getting close to Allah Almighty. The showing off person loses this aim and purpose. Second: Keeping these rituals in society and challenging the enemies of the Ahlulbait (PBUT), and this goal is achieved, so the only loser will be the one who aims to show off. However, this deed is permissible. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, this is considered as clarification to the incident by speaking on proxy and this happened in the presence of the Imams (PBUT) in poetry and others like in the poetry of Di'bil Al-Khuzaiee in the presence of Imam Al-Ridha (PBUH) who wept when he heard the poetic lines. He (PBUH) repeated the lines and didn't reject them. Allah is the all Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, it is permissible. However, if the purpose of preaching is to take money, it is like the building constructor who takes daily fees or sells the things that can help in establishing the mosque. Should the preacher be in need for money to his own, his family expenditures and the books which he needs in serving the Husseini pulpit under the intention of getting closer to Allah, he would have deserved the money that is agreed upon and the rewards. We know that if the preacher works for free, his audience will be few. Yet, if he takes money in order to increase the beneficial attendants, taking the money and the preaching are acts of worship. Allah is the All Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, why would you doubt the permissibility of this, my son?! Isn’t he from the prophet’s lineage, who was murdered unjustly for the sake of returning the reign to the legitimate rulers? He (PBUH) was one of those whom Imam Sadiq (PBUH) wept for. So, why would not we weep on him? It is known that he was oppressed and even his body which was held and crucified till his flesh dried like the wood. It is narrated about Imam Sadiq (PBUH) that he pray on him the dead prayer. Then, Imam Sadiq (PBUH) burned and spread his ashes in the river. Peace be upon him on the day he was murdered and on the day of resurrection where his grandmother embrace him with his blood to take revenge from whoever murdered, oppressed him and his lineage. Allah is the all-guide.

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In the name of Allah, it is known that Husseini speakers are preaching for the sake of Allah who takes the Husseini gatherings to promote right and prevent the spreading of corruption. They urge people to follow Allah and prevent them from following the Satan and embodiment of satanic desires. Since the politicians have such satanic issues, the religious duty of the preacher is to draw the politicians’ attention to such mistakes, as the preacher represents Imam Hussein and people who definitely would not accept any mistakes. This is the reason why it is imperative for the Husseini speaker to include politics in his preach. The Husseini speakers in their preaching follow Imam Hussein great slogan against corruption, saying “I did not come out for seeking joy, being arrogant, oppressor, or corruptor. I came out to seek reform to my grandfather’s [the Messenger of Allah] nation. I want to enjoin good and prevent evil”. All this is manifested under the holy saying of Allah: “Do call for your God’s way through good wisdom and preaching”. Allah is the all-guide and helper.

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1. In the name of Allah, holding events on the master of martyrs and other Imams PBUH), preaching and guiding are required. There are three categories: a. the Husseini preacher may specify the amount and may wish an increase for the sake of being respected and liked by people. In this case, the Husseini speaker tries to benefit the people in that he tries to increase his audience to learn what he spent most of his life learning. This person entitled to have the good in this world and the hereafter, regarding preaching and guiding. b. The Husseini speaker charges as a source of living for him and his family and for the expensive books he buys. This one is allowed for claiming money and will receive reward as well. c. The Husseini speaker takes the Husseini cause as a trade to earn from just like any constructor hired for constructing a house or mosques building. This person has only the money he will receive. Still, it is permissible for this person to do that. A.2. In the name of Allah, if this person should explain certain rules or refute certain religious doubts and faith, ten it is not permissible for him to do that if he can do the duty in this regard. If it is not this case, it is his choice to be one of the abovementioned categories. Allah is the all-knowing and guide.

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In the name of Allah, the patient should taste the food or candy in a very little amount. In this way, the patient will have two advantages: one is avoiding the harmful food and earning the blessings of rewards. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, this was not mentioned in any authentic book. Moreover, the environment surrounding the plight of Karbala is not suitable for this occasion although it is mentioned in some unauthentic books. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, whatever you have mentioned is needed. The Imams (PBUH) were spending funds on Majalis (sessions) in other than Muharram times. Therefore, you should bear in mind that the issue of Husseini sessions and the charitable acts should go on. Allah is the All-Guide and Knowing.

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1. In the name of Allah, be advised, my son, that the prophet (PBUH&HF) and the imams (PBUH) ordered us to show grief and sadness on their plights, especially the plight of Karbala and its consequences. This is concluded from the Imams’ (PBUH) saying (Our Shia have been created from the mud which we are created from. They become happy for our happiness and sad for our sadness). It is known that the way of showing sadness differs according to the time, place, and the surrounding environment, like the liberty, distress, fear of darkness. So, showing sadness should be done as far as possible, provided that there is not religious prohibition like male and female mixing. My son, beware of mixing with women and beware of listening to enemies of Al-Hussain (PBUH) as they prevent rituals like hitting with chains and other rituals, while they do not confess doing that. Yes, if you are a follower of a Shia religious authority (Marja’) and he prohibited you from some common acts, then you have to follow another religious authority and stick to his fatwas (verdicts). For me, it is permissible to perform the rituals common nowadays except these which are proved to be illegitimate (not religious) and we have a book entitled “Husseini Rituals” which you can get from our website. Allah knows best. A/2. In the name of Allah, Yes it is from the important Husseini Rituals. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, if you took the donors’ permission for that, it is permissible, but if not, then it is not permissible to do that.

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In the name of Allah, the founders of Hosseini Majlis should choose their orators who are able to explain religious ideas safely. In addition, people should ask our office in case they have doubt in anything and ask about anything that is important to their religion. Allah is the all Guide.

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In the name of Allah, why don't those non-Shia people curse the senior official who passes with his/her escort closing all the streets? In addition to that, religious occasions are temporary; they occur at certain specific times and end in a short time. Those who curse Shia, Allah will punish them all in this life and the hereafter. There is no power but from Allah, Almighty.