His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah al-Hakeem, receives the Swedish Ambassador to the OIC and Calls the International Community to Block the Sources of Terrorism and Extremism

His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah al-Hakeem, receives the Swedish Ambassador to the OIC and Calls the International Community to Block the Sources of Terrorism and Extremism
2019/04/27

His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Mohammed Saeed al-Hakeem received Mr. Joachim Bergstrom, the Swedish Ambassador to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on 27 April 2019.

During the meeting, His Eminence called the international community towards a serious attempt to blocking the sources of terrorism and extremism, in all its types and manners, and to eliminate this cancerous illness from its roots, and not to ignore it. It has created much misery and tragedy in different societies and is spreading its culture, as well as distorting the true image of Islam, which the Holy Quran and the Holy Infallibles (peace be upon them) deliver.

His Eminence indicated the importance of the international community giving due regard to noble ethical traits, which will lead to participating in forming good societies and families.

His Eminence also mentioned the role of Marji'iyya, which requires of its followers to follow the laws of the land, to be truthful, responsible, sincere and to abstain from creating hardships. The Marji'iyya emphasizes the peaceful coexistence and respect for others, whatever ethnicity or creed they may have.

Mr. Bergstrom thanked His Eminence, appreciated his warm welcome. He also expressed his appreciation of the role of Marji'iyya in bringing about peace and easing religious tension in the region.

Day Questions

What is your view on Masjid Jamkaran? Is the narration about this mosque authentic?

There are no narrations from the Infallibles (peace be upon them) about this mosque. In the book of Mafatih al-Jinan, it is mentioned that a man saw in his dreams that Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him) ordered him to build a mosque in this particular place and to offer four rak’at prayer. Since one cannot rely on dreams to prove religious rulings, one should not recite the prayers in the said mosque specifically because of any specific religious recommendation. However, one can worship and pray there for the sake of Almighty Allah as in any other mosque.

I was under the impression that praying Dhuhr and Asr together and Maghrib and Isha together was the preferred way, but I have recently come across some edicts of Shia jurists who say that the prayers should be performed in 5 different times of the day. Is this true?

There is no doubt that it is permissible to join between Dhuhr and Asr and between Maghrib and Isha as all Muslims have reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) has joined between prayers without being in unusual situations of travel or during rainy weather. Performing them separately during their recommended set times is better with the hope that it is desired by Almighty Allah.

Can I record and take photos of my wife while she is in erotic positions and when we have sex, for our own personal use?

It is permissible to do so, but one should be careful that such photos or videos are kept secure and safe, so others do not have any access to them, and that they are not transferred to others by mistake.

I know that enjoining the good and forbidding the wrong is obligatory. Do I have to advise my family member or a friend if he does not take my advice?

It is obligatory to enjoin the good and forbid the wrong, as long as there is a possibility of causing a positive effect, or if there is a benefit that results from such an act, even if it is for a third party. Sometimes, pointing out that a certain act is a sin and one should refrain from it, or that a certain act is obligatory and must be done, will benefit other people who are present.