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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Islamic Laws of Ayatullah Khui Miscellaneous Problems 2821. If the roots of a tree belonging to a person's neighbor reach his property, he can stop them, and if he also sustains harm from them, he can ask the owner of the tree to compensate him for it. 2822. If a father gives dowry to his daughter and. for example, he makes it her property by means of compromise or gift, he cannot take it back from her.

However, if he has not made it her property there is no harm in his taking it back. 2823. If a person dies, his adult heirs can spend money on his mourning ceremonies out of their own share, but nothing can be taken from the share of a minor. 2824. If a person backbites a Muslim he should seek forgiveness of that Muslim, provided that there is no danger of any disturbance being created by his doing so.

In case, however, it is not possible for him to seek forgiveness of that person, he should pray to Allah for his salvation. And in case that Muslim has been insulted owing to his backbiting, he (i.e. the person who has spoken ill of the Muslim) should, if possible, make amends for the insult. 2825. If a person knows that someone has not paid Khums he cannot take Khums out of his property without the permission of the Religious Head and deliver it to him (Religious Head). 2826.

The tune which is peculiar to the assemblies of amusement and pleasure is music, which is unlawful. It is also unlawful to recite the Holy Qur'an or mournful verses in commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn in a musical tone, but there is no harm if they are recited in a sweet tone which does not fall under the category of music. 2827. There is no harm in killing an animal which is harmful and does not belong to anyone. 2828.

The prize which a bank gives to some of its account holders of its own accord to attract the clients, is lawful. 2829. If something is given to an artisan to mend, and its owner does not come to take it back, and the artisan makes a search for him and loses hope of finding him he should give it away as alms with the intention that he is giving it on behalf of the owner. And it is better that he should obtain the permission of the Religious Head in this behalf 2830.

There is no harm in beating one's breast in the streets and bazaars (i.e. as a sign of mourning) though the women may be passing from there. However, on the basis of precaution, the mourners should be wearing shirts.