It is forbidden for men to adorn themselves with gold...

It is forbidden for men to adorn themselves with gold, such as wearing golden rings, bands, and necklaces, and gilding one’s front teeth with the intention of ornamentation. In addition to being forbidden, such things invalidate ritual prayers. This is regardless of whether the gold is yellow or red, pure or mixed. None of the aforementioned, however, are forbidden for women.

It is forbidden for men to wear any item of clothing made of silk, including silk hats and gloves, at any time, including the times of performing ritual prayers. Accordingly, such prayers are invalid except in necessary cases. This precept does not appertain to women, i.e. wearing silk is halal for women. It is forbidden to disrespect the Holy Qur’an, the Divine Attributes, and the names of the prophets and the Infallibles (peace be upon them).

Some of these cases are instances of disbelief (making a person an unbeliever) and others iniquity. It is forbidden to disrespect and insult the Holy Ka’bah, the Holy Prophet’s Mosque, all mosques, and the shrines of the Infallibles (peace be upon them).

It is also forbidden to disrespect the following: The religious reference books, such as Nahj al-Balaghah , al-Sahifah al-Sajjadiyyah , al-Kafi , and Wasa'il al-Shi’ah , The religious master scholars and master jurisprudents whom are known for piety and reverence, religious venues, such as Husayniyyah (i.e.

places dedicated to commemorating Imam al-Husayn’s martyrdom and delivering lectures about his uprising and its spiritual, moral, political, social, and doctrinal features) and theaters for religious plays, the tombs of the famous and honorable descendants of the Holy Infallibles, and the days of God, such as the months of Sha’ban and Ramadhan and Islamic feast days.

It is forbidden to disrespect and dishonor the stated sacred things by word or deed, because this is considered disrespecting the religion of Islam and the sanctities of Shi’ism. It is forbidden to use for any purpose golden or silver vessels, such as trays, plates, spoons, cups, teapots, saucers, vases, and the like. It is forbidden to carve statues of complete human or animal bodies.

Astrology is forbidden, meaning to believe in the voluntary and independent influence of heavenly bodies on earthly events and to give rulings according to it. Singing with modulation between bass and high tones, is forbidden, when occurring with vain lyrics and musical instruments, and appropriate for gatherings of dance or revelry.