A question regarding the permissibility of referring to another religious authority who allows tatbir in the context of mourning for Imam Hussein (peace be upon him).
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him):
Tatbir, in addition to not being recognized as a manifestation of grief and sorrow, has no precedent during the time of the Imams (peace be upon them) and has not received any specific or general endorsement from the infallible (peace be upon him). Currently, it is considered a weakness and a disgrace to the sect, and thus it is not permissible under any circumstances. This matter is not a precautionary issue, so you cannot refer to another authority.
Source: Answers to Inquiries, S1461.
Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him):
His Eminence has repeatedly emphasized, in front of various groups of visitors, that for the sake of certain interests, he does not express an opinion on tatbir, neither permitting nor prohibiting it. What is sometimes attributed to him regarding its permissibility or prohibition does not reflect his actual stance.
Source: The Legal Office of His Eminence Sistani in Lebanon.
May you be successful in all good.