Malfuzat - Volume IX — Page 175
Undated 175 Fasting on the Anniversary of the Holy Prophet’s Death A question of a person was presented before the Promised Messiah as asking whether or not it was necessary to fast on the day of the death anniversary of the Hoy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. The Promised Messiah as said: ‘It is not necessary. ’ Fasting in Mu h arram A question from the same person was presented whether it is neces- sary to fast during the first ten days of Mu h arram or not. The Promised Messiah as said: ‘It is not necessary. ’ Chath A question from the same person was presented asking whether it is lawful to sacrifice an animal for the fulfilment of an objective, or for the fertility of land or by way of chath [a qurb a n i offered on the sixth night of the lunar month]. The Promised Messiah said: ‘It is not lawful. ’ Lock or Wisp of Hair on the Crown of a Newborn Child A question from the same person was presented seeking an injunction about not completely shaving the head of a newborn child and leaving a lock or wisp of hair on the crown in the name of some revered person The Promised Messiah as responded: It is unlawful. One should not do so.