Fatwa of Ayatollah al-Udhma al-Sayyid al-#Sistani
Current leader of the Hawzah of the holy city of Najaf
Question:
What is the ruling regarding the lashing with chains, chest beating, and walking on #fire on the occasion of mourning the martyrdom of Imam Husayn peace be upon him?
Answer:
If (these are) not associated with extreme harm or loss of limb, there is no objection.