- Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Mohammed Saeed al-Hakeem received a delegation representing the Christian Church and the media in Germany.
- The Meeting of his Eminence with the Delegation of Scholars from Al-Azhar
- The Meeting of His Eminence with the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions at the UN
- The Meeting of His Eminence with the French Ambassador to Iraq
- The Meeting of His Eminence with the Managers of the Mawakib of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)
- The Meeting of His Eminence with the Preachers of the Pulpit of Imam Hussain
- The Visit of the Ambassador of Japan and a Number of Intellectuals and Researchers
- The Visit of Believers from New Zealand and Australia
- The Visit of the EU delegation
- The Participation of His Eminence in the Walk of Arbaeen 1436
Day Questions
If I know a female very well, may I explain to her the temporary marriage contract via chat and even tell her to recite the vows via chat?
<p style="text-align: left;">Explaining the temporary contract to her over the chat is permissible but conducting the marriage contract must be through direct voice conversation.</p>
Is it obligatory to mention the name of the deceased with his/her father's name at the end of the Prayer of Wahshah?
<p style="text-align: left;">It has been narrated that this prayer is ended by saying: "Allahumma Salli Ala Mohammad wa Aali Mohammad and send the reward to the grave of so and so". It is not obligatory to mention the name of the father of the deceased.</p>
How can one determine if the person leading the congregational prayers is Adil? How do you define Adalah?
<p style="text-align: left;">It can be determined by one of the following:<br />1. Knowledge and certainty that originates from dealing with him or from other ways of reaching such knowledge.<br />2. Testimony of two Adil witnesses.<br />3. Good apparent behavior.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Adalah is defined as not committing the big sins, and when committed the individual repents, and not repeatedly committing small sins.</p>
Is it permissible to change my mind and break the fast during a make up fast of Ramadan before noon?
<p style="text-align: left;">It is permissible to break the fast before Dhuhr time during the make up fast of Ramadan.</p>
What is obligatory for me to do in Ashura? I have only recently joined the school of thought of the Ahlulbait (Peace be upon them) over a year ago, please explain to me my duties in Ashura?
<p style="text-align: left;">The greatest and the most tragic calamity to the friends of Allah and His righteous slaves happened on the day of Ashura. The son of the dughter of the Messenger of Allah, his companions and family members including the infant child were killed and their bodies were scattered afterwards. The enemies attacked the tents in which gathered the women and children amongst which were the family members of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him).<br />The Imams of the Ahlulbait remembered this day by recounting the tragedy and expressing their sadness and grief. They also ordered their followers to do the same.<br />They also emphasized visiting the grave of the oppressed Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) on this day or recite the Ziyara if visiting his grave in Kerbala is not an option.</p>