Jurisprudence & Religious affairs
Wearing Black Clothes to Mark Our Grief for the Death of the Holy Household of the Prophet
question| Is it a meritorious deed to wear black clothes as a sign of mourning in commemorating the death of the members of the Holy Household of the Prophet?
Broadcasting Religious Ceremonies on Loudspeakers
Our ḥusaynīyyah[1] broadcasts Qur’anic recitation and the mourning ceremonies of Imām Ḥusayn on external loudspeakers with such high volume that it can be heard from outside town. This is greatly distressful to those living in the vicinity of the ḥusaynīyyah, but the people in charge and the speakers are unyielding in their insistence that this manner of broadcasting must be continued. Is their approach right?
Using Government Facilities for Personal Purposes
What is the rule as regards taking advantage of the facilities of the Islamic government for personal use, such as using the electricity at a government office to charge one’s cell phone?
Eying Prospective Wife
Is a man intending to marry a woman allowed to see the woman he wishes to marry without her usual cover (ḥijāb)—which she is otherwise supposed to wear in the presence of non-maḥram men—in order to verify her physical features?
Spending Khums to Renovate Mosque
Can we use our khums to pay for the renovations of a mosque?
Participating in Online Wagers
Can we place bets on the outcome of a soccer match via online wagering websites?
Performing Canonic Prayers while Seated on a Chair
How can a worshipper who has a valid and canonically recognized reason to perform his canonic prayers while sitting on a chair carry out his prostrations? Should he raise the turbah and place his forehead on it?
Using a Bank-Provided Financial Aid for Other than the Specified Purpose
Is it permissible to use financial aids granted by banks in the Islamic Republic of Iran to individuals and entities for purposes other than those specified in the agreement?
Dying the Hair during the Menstrual Period
Is there anything wrong with a woman’s dying her hair during her menstrual period? Does it make a difference if the dye she employs is natural or chemical?
Listening to Music
What is the rule concerning listening to a music?
Associating with a Believer Who Neglects to Perform His Canonic Prayers
If we know that a person does not perform his canonic prayers, is it permissible to go to his house and benefit from his wealth?
Light Makeup
Do such common cosmetic procedures as fixing, dying, and microblading the eyebrows constitute beautification (zīnah) and therefore obligate women to cover their faces in the presence of non-maḥram men?
Observance of the Rules of Correct Recitation in Canonic Prayers
Is it obligatory to observe the rules of correct Qur’anic recitation (tajwīd)—such as madd lāzim (required prolongation) and idghām (contraction)—in performing the canonic prayers?
Seafood
Are shell-bearing marine animals (such as oysters and clams) and crabs canonically edible?
Using Other People’s Wi-Fi without Their Permission
In the past I have hacked into other people’s Wi-Fi using my smart phone and have made use of their internet connection without their permission. What is my duty now? Unfortunately, I do not know some of the individuals whose internet I hacked into and am therefore unable to compensate them.
Blood Money for Aborting a Fetus
If a pregnant woman who does not wish to have a baby undergoes abortion, what can she do to atone for her sin?
Male-Female Relationship during Engagement
If a man and a woman intend to marry, is it permissible for them to chat over the phone or text each other or meet up at public places such as parks in order to become better acquainted?
Blood Donation
Is donating one’s blood permissible?
