THE BLOOD FESTIVAL!! See As Shia Muslims Cut And Beat Themselves Mercilessly With Knives- The Reason Will Shock You
The Muharram festival is a significant time for Shia Muslims. It marks the start of the Islamic calendar, but the tenth day is especially important. On this day, Shia Muslims mourn the death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad.
Imam Hussein and his son were killed in a battle called the Battle of Karbala over fourteen centuries ago. They were fighting against a cruel ruler named Caliph Yazid. Even though Imam Hussein died, his message of kindness and justice lives on.
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The mourning period lasts for ten days, starting from the first day of Muharram until the day of Imam Hussein’s death. During this time, Shia Muslims wear black clothes, fast, and avoid joyful events. They break their fast on Ashura, the tenth day.
Traditionally, some Shia Muslims show their grief by beating themselves with chains, cutting themselves with knives, and holding mournful processions.
They cover their bodies with mud and light bonfires in the streets. This painful expression of grief is a way for them to honor Imam Hussein, who they believe represents Allah.
On Ashura, Shia Muslims also remember when Allah saved the Children of Israel from Pharaoh. This event is mentioned in Islamic history, and Prophet Muhammad encouraged his followers to fast on this day as a sign of gratitude to Allah.
While Shia Muslims mourn Imam Hussein’s death, Sunni Muslims observe a fast following Prophet Muhammad’ s teachings. In some countries like Iran and Lebanon, cutting the body with knives or chains is banned, but it’s still practiced in places like Bangladesh and India. Some rituals involve whipping with a sword.
Despite differences in how the festivr observed, both Shia and Sunni M honor the significance of Muharra ET TAKE the memory of Imam Hussein. It’s a time for reflection, mourning, and expressing devotion to their faith.
SOURCE: INDEPENDENT
