Islamically-correct and can be worn in the Islamic Republic, where ties have been condemned as a sign of Westernization ever since the revolution. Hemat Komeili says his tie, seen being modeled above, has been approved by some sources of emulation, the senior-most clerics in Shia Islam. He did not, however, name any of them. He says the tie meets Islamic standards because it is shaped like the sword of Imam Ali, the son-in-law of the Prophet and the first Shia Imam, and also bears an inscription from the Hadith or sayings of the Prophet. Ties are not illegal in Iran but are severely frowned upon by the regime. In recent years, a growing number of men have worn ties in public. Whether this design makes ties more acceptable remains to be seen.
