Culture v Religion: Grounds for Beliefs and Practices

[Disciple_of Islam 2]

As-Salaamu Alaykum.

Do certain practices amongst the Twelvers have a more cultural aspect to it than religious? For instance, what is the basis of conforming to such practices as organising and participating in processions, matam and zanzir?

[Ali.Isa 178]

Alaikom as Salam wa Rahmatollah, one can consider that religiosity and culture is part of religion and we can talk about religiosity and culture. You can visit the topic 'What is Religion'. Hope you like it. Of course cultural and religious acts are interrelated and connected but participating could be a religious duty while performing it in certain way cultural due to the time we live in. Hope sharing thoughts help..

Edited January 25, 2016 by Ali.Isa