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 16: Is it permissible not to follow a specific Mujtahid? In fact, I want to study the rulings of different Mujtahids and follow the ones which are relatively logical? For instance, I check the fatwas (verdicts) of the six jurists introduced by the Islamic Seminary of Qom and then I will accept one of them as my Mujtahid and act upon his rulings; is it acceptable?

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)?

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

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?