The Meeting of His Eminence with the French Ambassador to Iraq

The Meeting of His Eminence with the French Ambassador to Iraq
2017/12/02

His Eminence Grand Ayatullah Sayyid Mohammed Sa’eed. Al-Hakeem welcomed the French Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Bruno Aubert, on Monday 1st Rabi-al-Awwal 1439 at his office in Najaf.

His Eminence explained the role of the religious leadership (Marji’iyya) and the Seminary (Howzah) in strengthening the religious and humanitarian and cultural concepts, with tolerance, dialogue, moderation, respect for others, and in directing the society towards living by these concepts and supreme human values which have roots in the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Holy Infallibles (peace be upon them).

His Eminence emphasized on the importance of communication between different human societies, so that each can learn of the cultures of others directly, so they are far from distortions. Direct dialogue and meetings have important benefits, such as supporting peaceful co-existence between societies, serving the advancement of sciences and knowledge.

The guest expressed to his Eminence the honor of meeting with him, which he described as fruitful and constructive.

Day Questions

While wiping my head in wudhū, can I wipe over my hair?

Yes, it is correct to do the wiping on the hair.

Does Islam allow the wife to have the power to divorce her husband?

Islam has not established marriage in such a way. Islam has legislated marriage in a manner that gives the husband the right of divorce, as well as the financial obligations and other responsibilities.

How tall was Imam Ali (peace be upon him)?

It was narrated in some history books that he was square-bodied. He was closer to be recognized as short as to be recognized as tall.

Is the wudhu valid if one washes his face in the bathroom but does the rest of the wudhu in the kitchen, and he is walking while wiping his face?

This does not invalidate the wudhu, and it is permissible to wash the face and arms while walking.