Question 36:If incidents like a blaze, collapse of a wall, landslides etc. take place in public government places such as public halls, terminals, cinema and chain stores as a result of which some people die, is the government liable for losses?

In case we want to offer zuhr and asr at home on Friday, do we have to wait until the Friday prayer is performed?

Question 24: What is your opinion about the people including some mystics who offer their prayers in the direction of the Imams’ tombs? Is it not shirk (polytheistic)?

In women’s gatherings women give speech or recite nawha but thier voice is heard either directly or through a loudspeaker by passing men on the street. Is this permissible?

Question 26: I extend my sincere condolences on the sad demise of Grand Ayatollah Fazel Lankarani. May his soul rest in peace and may God bless him – insha Allah. Kindly, reply to the following question, if possible. When doing ghusl, is it necessary to pull one’s hands over the body?

What is the ruling on offering qadha or recommended prayers while the leader of the Friday prayer is delivering the sermons?