What are the origins of Jaloos, and what is the purpose of these processions? How should we respond to those who label it as an innovation?
The processions ( Juloos) is a jointly noble act by the believers who gather to express their support and sympathy with the holy Progeny of the Prophet (SAWA) against the tyrants who committed injustice against Ahlul Bayt (AS). Allah Says in Quran ( Co-operate between you in good cause and piety and never do-operate in sinning and aggression. The practice of Juloos for supporting the cause of Ahlul Bayt and mourning their tragedies is a clear practical example of such noble co-operation.
Wassalam.