Deleted Scenes of Mokhtar Nameh

Following an istifta, a request by someone for a fatwa, a ruling
based on shariah, Ayatollah Hosseini Zanjani stated that showing the
individual playing the role of Hazrat Abbas (AS) on “Mokhtarnameh” TV
series is not a problem according to shariah, the Persian service of
Fars reported on Saturday.

The name of the person or persons who submitted the istifta was not released to the news.

Following is the text of the istifta:

“Davud
Mirbaqeri’s TV series “Mokhtarnameh” plans to show the image of the
actor who plays the role of Hazrat Abbas (AS). We are thinking of
opposing this, and if we do, would we be doing the right thing? Please
inform us of your opinion.”

The reply follows:

“Showcasing
the image of Hazrat Abbas (AS) is not forbidden based on shariah, but
the individual selected to play the role should have a good reputation
among people and a background devoid of any negative attributes, and
would also have to be careful in selecting his future roles. Of course,
depicting the noble character of Hazrat Abbas (AS) is impossible in any
film or other art form, but they should try to present an image as close
as possible to the real portrait of Hazrat Abbas (AS). On the whole, it
is a difficult task and requires careful, in-depth consideration,”
replies Ayatollah Hosseini Zanjani.

“Mokhtarnameh”, which
includes 26 episodes and is produced by Sima Films, is the sixth TV
series by Davud Mirbaqeri. Kaveh Fotuhi is playing the role of Hazrat
Abbas (AS) in the series.

The series depicts the life of Mokhtar
Saqafi, leader of the main uprising that formed after the events of
Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, the day Imam Hussein (AS) was martyred.

The
story begins at the time of the Imamate of Imam Hassan (AS), reviews
the events leading to the martyrdom of the Imam and ends with the
adolescence of Mokhtar.

The second episode reviews 16 years of
Mokhtar’s life and includes the death of Mu’awiyah, the succession of
Yazid ibn-Mu’awiyah, and the events leading to Ashura and those related
to Mokhtar’s uprising until his martyrdom and that of his companions.