Why do some Muslims whip themselves?

Flagellation is currently practiced by some Shīʿite Muslims, who whip themselves on the holiday of ʿĀshūrāʾ to commemorate the martyrdom of Ḥusayn at the Battle of Karbalāʾ (680 ce).

Why do Muslims flagellate?

Acts of flagellation are a symbolic reenacting of the blood-shedding of Husayn ibn Ali.

What do Shia do on Ashura?

Shia Muslims make pilgrimages on Ashura, as they do forty days later on ʾArbaʿīn, to the Mashhad al-Husayn, the shrine in Karbala, Iraq, that is traditionally held to be Husayn’s tomb. On this day Shia is in remembrance, and mourning attire is worn.

What is the opposite of self flagellation?

The feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself. Antonyms. dissatisfaction discontentment nonpayment letdown tedium discontent. self-complacency satisfaction smugness complacency.

Do flagellants still exist?

Modern processions of hooded Flagellants are still a feature of various Mediterranean Christian countries, mainly in Spain, Italy and some former colonies, usually every year during Lent. They also occur in the Philippines during Holy Week.

Why do Shia wear Kada?

Kara or Kada is a thick metal ring or bracelet usually worn on the hands or wrists of men and women in India . Moreover, kara is also worn by the Shia sect of Islam in commemoration of their fourth Imam, Imam Zain ul abideen who was imprisoned after the tragedy of Karbala along with his family.

What Sunnis do on Muharram?

Better known as part of the Mourning of Muharram, Shi’i Muslims mourn the tragedy of Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī’s family, and Sunni Muslims practice fasting on Ashura. Muslims mourn the martyrdom of Ḥusayn and his family, honoring the martyrs by prayer and abstinence from joyous events.

What’s another word for self-flagellation?

What is another word for self-flagellation?