Could you provide me with proper references regarding permissibility of Matam? Additionally, which form of Matam is considered correct, simple Matam with hands or drawing blood through Zanjeerzani?
Could you provide me with proper references regarding permissibility of Matam? Additionally, which form of Matam is considered correct, simple Matam with hands or drawing blood through Zanjeerzani?
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 1 year ago
Maatam (Beating chest) is a human action to reflect grief and sadness. It is been practiced by millions of people when they face or remember a sad incident. It was practiced by Muslims during the life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) when they came to know about the injury of the Prophet (SAWA) in the battle of Ohod. Ayisha daughter of Abu Bakr did Maatam when the Prophet passed away. (Musnad Abi &A’la Al-Moosili, Volume 8, page 63) Hadeeth number 4586.
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