Ziyarat

In Islam, ziyara(h) (زيارة‎ ziyārah, "visit") or ziyarat (Persian: زیارت‎, ziyārat, "pilgrimage") is a form of pilgrimage to sites associated with Muhammad, his family members and descendants (including the Shī‘ī Imāms), his companions and other venerated figures in Islam such as the prophets, Sufi auliya, and Islamic scholars. Ziyārat can also refer to a form of supplication made by the Shia, in which they send salutations and greetings to Muhammad and his family.

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Air Travel . Ziyarat . Karbala

Is it allowed to earn a profit by offering services to the Zuwwar of Imam Hussain (a), such as through selling air tickets or providing accommodation?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 7 months ago

Yes it is allowed as far as the service is a real service and the cost is reasonable according to market rate.

Wassalam.

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Ziyarat . Ramadan . Laylat al-Qadr . Sawm (Fasting)

Is there a question about the permissibility of intentionally traveling during fasting hours while performing Ziyarat in the last days of Ramadan, particularly on Laylatul Qadr, and how this affects the validity of one's fast?

It is permissible to travel during the month of Ramadan as far as the travel is not for a sinful act like gambling, drinking alcohol, etc.

Traveling during the month of Ramadan does harm your fasting as far as you intend to keep Qadha of the missed days of fasting after the month of Ramadan.

There is no fasting during traveling but Qadha must be kept after the month of Ramadan.

Wassalam.

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Food . Halal . Non-Muslims . Karbala . Ziyarat . Arba'een

Are non-Muslims allowed to cook food for the Zuwwar of Imam Hussain (AS) in Karbala during Arbaeen?

Yes they are allowed to cook but with out touching the food with wetness. If they are from People of Book (Ahlul Kitab), then many if our great scholars consider them as Taahir.

Wassalam.

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Ziyarat . Karbala . Non-Muslims

How should we understand non-Muslims coming for the pilgrimage to Karbala and showing respect to Imam Hussain (AS), despite their denial of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his household in their own beliefs?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 1 year ago

Allah is generous and the Prophet (S) was generous and did not turn away people who asked for assistance, regardless of their religion. It is natural that some people will come to the holy sites to pay respects or seek blessings, even if they are not Muslim.

It is good to respect their decision, as long as they are respectful to the sanctity of the holy sites and respect the rites that are carried out at these sites (e.g. they are not behaving like some tourists, acting inappropriately, or causing problems).

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Muharram . Safar . Sawm (Fasting) . Ziyarat

Is observing a fast mandatory before performing Ziyarah during the months of Muharram and Safar, as mentioned in a book on Ziyarah?

Observing fast is not mandatory just for Ziyarah, unless you have made a Nazr (Vow) to fast.

Wassalam.

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Ziyarat

Can a woman who is not married go for Ziyarah without the company of a Mahram?

Yes

In Shi'i fiqh, women may travel without a mahram.

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Ziyarat . Ashura . Salam alaikum . Imprecation

Is it true that the names of those cursed in the Ziyarat Ashura were not originally mentioned in the text and were added later?

No. This claim is baseless. Ziyarat Ashraf is one if the most authentic Ziyarat narrated from Ahlul Bayt (AS). It was been narrated from Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (AS) with the names of those cursed persons. Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) used to teach the believers reciting Ziyarat Aashura as we see in the narration from Safwan . We have a narration in Eqbal Al-A'maal from Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) encouraging the Ziyarat of Aashura. (Eqbal Al-A'maal, page 568).

Wassalam.

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Father . Khums . House . Ziyarat

Is it permissible for me to request my father to send me for Ziyarah despite his non-payment of Khums on our house, or should I wait till I can support myself financially?

Yes , you can request your father to send you for Ziyarah. His Khums is his responsibility but if you are sure that he has dues of Khums on him, you can politely request him to consult a trusted Aalim.

Wassalam.

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Canada . Ziyarat

In what direction should we face to perform Ziarah of Imam Hussain (a) and Imam Reza (a) from Toronto, Canada?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 2 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Facing the Qiblah alone would be the best thing to do, and more than adequate.

And Allah knows best.

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Ziyarat . Imam Husayn

What can we do to increase our chances of being invited to the Ziyarah of Imam al-Hussain (a)?

The best way to be near to Imam Husain (AS) and Imam Al-Mahdi (AS) is to be always pious and sincere servant of Allah (SWT) by fulfilling all the obligatory acts on its time without delay and avoiding every sinful act. We don't say that all who who can afford to travel to Ziyarah of Imam Hussain (AS) have achieved and reached to this status, as financial reasons are there, but gaining the nearness from Ahlul Bayt (AS) requires piousness and continuous obedience of Allah (SWT) even if your financial situation does not allow you to travel to Karbala,but your piousness will make you near to the Imam (AS) where ever you are and your Ziyarah from far will have the reward of Ziyarah.

'Wassalam.

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Ashura . Ziyarat

What advantages does listening to Ziyarah Ashura offer? Is it possible to achieve my desired outcome by listening to it for a period of 40 days?

Bismihi ta'ala

This is among the first recommendations all our 'Ulama give, when it comes to spiritual advancement and fulfilling of needs. Ziyarat Ashura` has always been encouraged to recite, and simple search can reveal the many stories our esteemed scholars have in this regard.

Refer to Ayatullah Sayyid Abtahi's book on the remarkable effects of Ziyarat Ashura` (in Farsi/Arabic).

Also, see:

https://www.facebook.com/shiasource/videos/effects-of-reciting-ziyarat-a...

https://salatallayl.com/ziyarat-ashura-transliteration/

With prayers for your success.

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Ziyarat . Ahl al-Bayt . Imam Ali al-Hadi al-Naqi

What is the authentic and famous Ziarat of Ahlulbayt (as) transmitted to us from Imam Ali Naqi (as)?

It is called Ziyarat Al-Jami'ah Al-Kabeerah الزيارة الجامعة الكبيرة.

It is one of the most authentic and greatest in contents and richest in knowledge.

Wassalam.