An academic analysis of the discussion surrounding chest beating and shedding tears (al-Laṭum wal-Bukā’) over the likes of Imām al-Ḥussain عليه السلام. Is there any evidences that forbid it? Are there any that encourage it.

Compiled by: Al-Shaykh Nāmi Farḥāt al-ʿĀmili

Translated by: Sayed Aḥmed al-Ḥakīm