Impermissibility of Tazia during Muharram

Q: I need a proper way to explain to a few family members why tazia during Muharram is not permissible in Islam.

A: This is an invalid practice which was not practised in the time of Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), the sahaabah (radhiyallahu anhum) and the taabi`een. It was initiated by the shiahs who are a deviant group whom many ulama don't even consider as Muslims. Further, many of these practices commenced from fire worshippers and hindus.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

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