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Most Shiite mourning ceremonies are religious; i.e., they are held to commemorate religious leaders, including the Prophet (a) and Imams (a) and especially Imam al-Husayn (a). Some Sunni scholars consider this kind of mourning an unlawful innovation and thus forbidden. But, since the past until now, some Sunnis participate in Shia mourning. | Most Shiite mourning ceremonies are religious; i.e., they are held to commemorate religious leaders, including the Prophet (a) and Imams (a) and especially Imam al-Husayn (a). Some Sunni scholars consider this kind of mourning an unlawful innovation and thus forbidden. But, since the past until now, some Sunnis participate in Shia mourning. | ||
==Mourning, commemoration of the deceased ones== | |||
Mourning is a ceremony held in sadness for the demise of someone. Mourning ceremonies are held to express sadness for the loss of loved ones or religious figures. | Mourning is a ceremony held in sadness for the demise of someone. Mourning ceremonies are held to express sadness for the loss of loved ones or religious figures. | ||