There are some bad rituals, such as tatbir, which we have said are forbidden. What this does is that it causes the enemies to speak out against those who love the Prophet’s Household. Being opposed to tatbir does not mean that one is opposed to mourning. It is opposition to damaging the image of mourning ceremonies. Imam Hussain’s mourning ceremony should not be tainted. The ceremonies that are held for Imam Hussain (pbuh) are occasions where the religious truths that is truths about Imam Hussain (pbuh) are expressed.
Ayatollah Khamenei
Dec. 13, 2009
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