Question:What is the significance of the color black in Islam? Is it forbidden to wear black on happy occasions?

Answer:In the name of Allah, know, my son, that on happy and joyful occasions, according to religious requirements, a sensible and devout person must show joy. It is widely understood in almost all human societies that the color black symbolizes sadness, which does not align with a person being in a state of religious joy, and it may be perceived by society as disrespectful to the religion. Allah is the Guide

Question:We are a group that contributes to organizing celebrations, including the birthday of Lady Fatima Al-Zahra (PBUH), and we contribute financially to this occasion. Is using these funds for charitable organizations and other works related to Ahlulbait (PBUT) permissible?

Answer:In the name of Allah, if the contributor of the money consents to it, then it is permissible. Allah knows best.

Question:Are some recommended acts and blessings of special days (like Al-Ghadeer Blessed Day) peculiar to that same day (which is on 18th of Thulhijja) or does it work on other days as per the solar or Gregorian calendar?

Answer:In the name of Allah, the acts are peculiar to Al-Ghadeer Day 18th of Thulhijja. Allah is the Guide.

Question:What is the ruling of celebrating the Valentine?

Answer:In the name of Allah, there is no doubt that the blatant relations are obscene in the eyes of Islam and its doers are cursed and not covered by Allah’s mercy unless they repent. May Allah Almighty guide my young Muslim sons and daughters inside and outside Iraq. Allah knows best.

Question:Is it permissible to celebrate New Year's Day?

Answer:In the name of Allah, there is no problem in that, provided that it does not demand believing in what Islam says wrong or wronging in what Islam says right. Allah knows best.

Question:What is the religious ruling of Mother Eid?

Answer:In the name of Allah, it has not been proved that it is Eid Day. So, the rulings of Eid does not work with it. However, it is a tradition imported from the non-Muslim countries. Allah knows best.