Jurisprudence & Religious affairs
How to Determine the Beginning of Shawwal 1445
According to the Supreme Leader's latest fatwa (the condition of being on the same horizon, the sufficiency of sighting by means of observational tools and the validity of seeing the crescent during the day to prove that the next day is the first of the month), the method of determining the first of Shawwal 1445 is presented as follows:
MONTHLY AHKAM | SEPTEMBER 2023
This section contains the latest inquiries about the practical laws of islam answered by the istifta' committee of the supreme leader's office. (updated monthly)
MONTHLY AHKAM | MARCH 2023
This section contains the latest inquiries about the practical laws of islam answered by the istifta' committee of the supreme leader's office. (updated monthly)
Ghusl of Touching the Dead Fetus and Paying Blood Money for Abortion
Due to a genetic problem, the fetus has become dehydrated and immobile, and the mother, despite the effort and spending money to preserve the fetus, was forced to abort it by a specialist doctor.
MONTHLY AHKAM - JANUARY 2023
This section contains the latest inquiries about the practical laws of islam answered by the istifta' committee of the supreme leader's office. (updated monthly)
Wuḍū’ and Ghusl with Injured Wuḍū’ Members
If there is a wound or fracture in the organs of wuḍū’ without any dressing/bandage, how should one perform wuḍū’?
Cautionary Jabīrah Wuḍū’ or Ghusl
I work with paint and glue and it is not possible to work with gloves. I always remove the obstacle before wuḍū’ and ghusl as much as I can. But sometimes after prayer, wuḍū’ or ghusl, I see an obstacle that I did not see before. If there was an obstacle and I couldn't get sight of it, is wuḍū’ or ghusl considered a jabīrah one?
Obligation of Seeking Forgiveness for Backbiting and Slandering
If someone has backbitten or slandered another, how can he repent of his sin? Should he seek the consent of the backbitten person?
Menstruating Women Entering the Shrine of the Infallible Imams (Peace Be upon Them)
Can women with religious problem enter the shrine and the porches during ‘arba‘īn?
The Presence of Women in the ‘Arba‘īn Procession
What is the ruling on the presence of women in the ‘arba‘īn procession?
‘Arba‘īn Ziyārah Time
Does ‘arba‘īn ziyārah a few days before or after ‘arba‘īn have the same reward?
MONTHLY AHKAM | SEPTEMBER 2022
This section contains the latest inquiries about the practical laws of islam answered by the istifta' committee of the supreme leader's office. (updated monthly)
Remaining Money Raised for Āshūrā Ceremony
On what area should the remaining money, raised to cover expenses of the Ashura ceremony of Imam Hussain (a.s.), be spent?
A Nadhr to Feed the Mourners during the Outbreak of a Disease
If someone has made a nadhr to feed the mourners by reciting the required formulae, what is his duty considering the current situation of a disease outbreak?
Respecting the Blessed Names
What is the ruling of putting the blessed names sticker on the disposable containers that are distributed for free at special stations and mourning ceremonies (and sometimes there is a certainty that the container will be thrown away by people)?
Missing One's Prayer due to a Long Mourning Ceremony
Some mourning groups continue the mourning ceremony until late at night, in such a way that some people miss their prayers. Is the mentioned action permissible?
MONTHLY AHKAM | August 2022
This section contains the latest inquiries about the practical laws of islam answered by the istifta' committee of the supreme leader's office. (updated monthly)
Attending Mourning Ceremonies during a Disease Outbreak
What is the ruling on attending mourning ceremonies of the Master of the Martyrs (peace be upon him) during the outbreak of a disease like Corona?
