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  2. Maatam (Beating chest) is a human action to reflect grief and sadness. It is been practiced by millions of people when they face or remember a sad incident. It was practiced by Muslims during the life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) when they came to know about the injury of the Prophet (SAWA) in the battle of Ohod.

  3. The Arabic term ‘matam’ refers in general to an act or gesture of mourning. In Shia Islam, the term designates acts of lamentation for the martyrs of Karbala.

  4. Matam is an expression of grief and sadness which is used by human beings in different societies in different ways. The Prophet Muhammad ((SAWA) after the battle of Uhud, encouraged Muslims to mourn on the martyrdom of his uncle Hamza when many Muslims were mourning their own martyrs by telling them : Why my uncle Hamza has no mourners?

  5. Matam, wailing loudly, beating oneself on the face or body, or tearing one’s clothes, etc. when one is afflicted with a misfortune or calamity is absolutely prohibited in Islam. It is reported in an authentic narration that the Messenger of Allah said: “He is not a believer, who beats his face, or tears his clothes, or wails, when afflicted ...

  6. Answer: Matam reference. In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright.

  7. Sep 2, 2012 · However, this practice of harming oneself through chest beating to the point of bleeding excessively (Matam) and striking oneself with sword (Tatbir) seems to be something excessive and extreme that is prohibited in the light of above mentioned verses.

  8. Q: Is maatam permissible? I've read online that it is not but a website says the Sahabah used to do it. I would appreciate if you could help and clarify. A: This has no basis in Islam and was never practised by the Sahaabah. Undoubtedly the gruesome martyrdom of Hazrat Husain (Radiyallahu Anhu) was among the most.

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