The Limits of Azadari

Mourning for the Ahl al-Bayt (a) has taken various forms in the contemporary era. Some people, although they have not benefited from the oceans of Islamic jurisprudence and ijtihad, mistakenly consider themselves as experts in the religious laws pertaining to azadari (mourning). They invite others to their paths and then use azadari for the Members of the Cloak (a) as a method to perform actions which are contrary to Islam.

There is a tradition where Imam Muhammad Baqir (a) addresses Jabir: “Jabir! Love of us, the Ahl al-Bayt, is not sufficient. By Allah, our Shia are those who are pious and obedient,” He continued: “By Allah, one can only reach our guardianship (wilayah) through action and abstinence.” 

Can one be a true follower of these prominent personalities without having knowledge about divine laws or observing them? Therefore, Islamic laws pertaining to azadari, in accordance to the verdicts of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi have been gathered so that one can better follow the path of the Ahl al-Bayt (a) while mourning them.