Wearing kalawa/kara

[Guest Hassan]

I am newly converted to shiaism, actually still in converting process. I want to ask what is the right islamic date to wear kalawa in muharram and when do we put them down? Also please tell me what to do with that kalawa or kara after putting them down? Also is it compulsory to wear kalawa or kara in muharram?

[Hameedeh]

10 hours ago, Guest Hassan said:

I am newly converted to shiaism, actually still in converting process. 

Welcome to Shia Islam. May Allah accept all your good deeds and forgive your bad deeds.

[Ali_Hussain]

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What is this Kalawa you are talking about ? 

It is a silver bangle that Sikh's wear, but Shias man in the Indian Subcontinent also wear it, but they say it is to represent the chains worn by Imam Sajjad peace be upon him.

@op, salam brother, there are no rules to wearing it.

[Messam RAza]

On 11/13/2017 at 4:04 PM, Guest Hassan said:

I want to ask what is the right islamic date to wear kalawa in muharram and when do we put them down? Also please tell me what to do with that kalawa or kara after putting them down? Also is it compulsory to wear kalawa or kara in muharram?

Asslam Alaikum,

Welcome Dear. May God further leads you.

As for you question its a voluntary act and has not much rules associated to it. Similar is the case of wearing black/red threads chains and black dress during Muharram. Its just a way of commemoration.

When you put them down i suggest put them in the same box that has torn paper of Quranic verses. Or dispose them in running water(river/stream). Disposing in water is a way of disposing of torn papers containing Quranic verses recommended in -Tohfaa Tul Awam-. I don't know if you have heard about this book or not, but it contains most of the rules and recommendations that a person can need in every day life. This book is pretty common among Shia Muslims. 

I personally don't opt to wear these anymore, due to same reason. (Issue of disposal)

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[Guest Qasim raxa]

Salam ,about the wearing of kalawa thread or Kara I have searched a lot and couldn’t find anything like importance of it or any value but I did find that subcontinent Shias got these traditions from Hindus Sikh and I think we should avoid it because it’s has nothing to do with our Shia  Islam or our traditions 

rather brother follow usool e deen and  furoo  e deen azadari and teachings of our Imams as

[Ashvazdanghe]

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kara_(Sikhism)

Edited January 18, 2020 by Ashvazdanghe

[Moalfas]

No problem wearing them whatsoever. In fact, good for the ones who do. 

 

[Hassu93]

On 11/13/2017 at 7:34 PM, Guest Hassan said:

I am newly converted to shiaism, actually still in converting process. I want to ask what is the right Islamic date to wear kalawa in Muharram and when do we put them down? Also please tell me what to do with that kalawa or kara after putting them down? Also is it compulsory to wear kalawa or kara in Muharram?

Kara and threads are something South Asian Muslims especially Shias bought from Hinduism and Sikhism.You wouldn't find such thing amongst Arab or Persian Shias. 

You can wear them whenever you want though. 

[Ali bin Hussein]

On 11/13/2017 at 2:04 PM, Guest Hassan said:

I am newly converted to shiaism, actually still in converting process.

What were you before ?

And what made you convert ?

I ask because Kara is so unimportant for someone who is nearly converted there are many other things to focus on.

[Guest Sayyid]

This is virtually no evidence that wearing karras (metal bracelet) or the red orange band is supported in the Shia ithna Ashari faith. Those of you who say it’s in remembrance of the Imam and the Bibis suffering are also incorrect. If that was the case then why do the Sikh do it. If that were the case how come the Pakistani Shia is the only group that engages in this behavior. This is a phenomenon specific only to the Pakistanis because as history shows us Pakistan was India and India was Pakistan . As a result their traditions and culture are very much the same even if they shouldn’t be. As a result of massive misinformation, lack of education, and following culture rather than religion this has propagated amongst the Pakistanis as something that is a part of our religion. Additionally some Maraje allow jewelry and such with specific instances. However the general consensus amongst all our respected Maraje is that wearing jewelry besides the haqeeq(ring) is highly unfavorable, questionable, and with some Maraje, haram. It opens the door to other haram. Furthermore this falls under the case of mimicking the traditions of non believers which is against our faith. We should instead remember the bibis and Imam by follwing the Islam imam Hussain sacrificed himself to save. I encourage everyone to look towards the Quran, authentic Hadith and authenticated sayings of Imams, and Maraje-Taqlid rather than word of mouth and copying others. Please watch this short for a explanation. https://m.youtube.com/shorts/SQp_zFMY1AY

[Haji 2003]

^ video checked and it's ok.

[Abu_Zahra]

8 hours ago, Guest Sayyid said:

Please watch this short for a explanation. https://m.youtube.com/shorts/SQp_zFMY1AY

Indeed, this act has no basis in Islam and is in fact an imitation of disbelievers. 

May Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) protect us from such innovations. 

[Quran313]

Salaam Alaykum,

Welcome to Ahlulbait. Regarding your question, it's not mentioned anything about it being important.