The Press Release on the Terrorist Attack in Quetta Pakistan

The Press Release on the Terrorist Attack in Quetta Pakistan
2013/01/16

We were shocked by the heinous crime that was committed by the terrorists in the city of Quetta in Pakistan, that lead to the martyrdom and wounding of a huge number of innocent people. This crime is part of sequence of organized assaults against the followers of the Ahlul-Bait (peace be upon them).

As we ask the Almighty Allah to send His mercy on the souls of the martyrs and to grant the wounded fast recovery, we condemn this crime and all crimes that were committed by the terrorist groups. These crimes violate all humane criterion and values, and they tarnish the image of Islam and the name of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny). We hold the Pakistani government responsible for protecting its own innocent citizens and to bring the perpetrators to justice. We also consider the silence of the Muslim dignitaries and foundations and the carelessness of the international community as important factors that encourage the terrorists to continue shedding blood of innocent people.

Day Questions

Is it obligatory to pray Eid Prayer?

Eid prayer is not obligatory in our time but recommended.

Is it permissible for a believer to propagate the religion to non-Muslims, but of course, not in a forceful or annoying manner?

It is recommended to spread the truth, and Almighty Allah will give great rewards to those who do such noble acts. It is reported that the Prophet said to Imam Ali (peace be upon them): “If Allah, through you, guides a single person, it is better for you than all what the Sun shines on.”

If a bride covers her hair but wear a wig/extension, would she be considered in a hijab or not?

The usual laws of hijab will apply to all women, whether she is a bride or not. It is obligatory to cover the head – except for the face and the neck – and the rest of the body except the hands in the presence of non-Mahram men. It is prohibited to use a wig as part of the hijab if such is considered as encouraging abandoning hijab, or if it is worn as an embellishment in the presence of non-Mahram men.