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Commemoration ceremonies. The best method of commemorating the Ahl al-Bayt. Peace be upon them. The best method of commemorating Imam Al Hussain (a) is to hold glorious Majalis for him mention his sacred goals and shed light on the history of Karbala and analyze it. Holding morning processions with the highest degree of order and magnificence, using eye catching and enlightening placards and banners is another way of commemorating the Ahl al-Bayt. Peace be upon them. No doubt that those who practice tatbir or qame zani do so undoubtedly for the love of Imam Al Hussain (a). However, we should beware of our enemies efforts to instigate hatred of Shia Muslims in the world by the means of such actions. Therefore, these people must refrain from such actions, in general, causing harm to one's body, as well as doing whatever causes the degradation of the Shia school are impermissible, regardless of whether it happens by tatbir or hitting one's back with spiked chains. Instead of doing this, they could donate their blood. However, there is no objection to using regular morning chains that have no spikes on them, on the condition that they do not cause injury.