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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

32 Questions

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

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

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

Yes

In Shi'i fiqh, women may travel without a mahram. 
Is it true that the names of those cursed in the Ziyarat Ashura were not originally mentioned in the text and were added later?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

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.
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?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

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.