I declare and confess my deepest sorrow and grief for my beloved Imam’s Hossein and his sacrifice in Ashura to maintain religion of Islam for us. I do love and appreciate and learn many lessons from him and his disciples, but I disagree with bleeding and this I think this tradition should be abolished, though, Imam Hussein and what he did in Karbala requires the whole world sorrows and appreciation. This tradition causes some misunderstanding for ignorant people.

Ya Hossein

oh yes ignorence for sure!!!!

Zahra Imam Hossein (radiyallah anho) would not approve of this ceremonial blading and bleeding this is Beda’a and muslim shiite should refrain from this kind of painful temptation to show love and sacrifice to Hossein, Because GOD ABOVE ALL WORSHIP ONLY HIM

this is just out of hand and should stop, not just in Lebanon but everywhere.. misunderstanding yes for sure, they should grief for the Imam Hussein (PBUH) but not do this

It is very sensuous especially for kids arround the world to watch such bloody act.It gives bad image about Islam which suppose to be love and passion.It discourage people from converting to Islam.This tradition be avoided.

That’s a tough debate. Hopefully no one gets any permanent damage from it. It does look bad to an outsider. Not sure if kids should be involved. However, as long as no one gets any permanent damage and it has meaning once a year and is for the purpose of spiritual enrichment then who are we to say no? Circumcision seems barbaric to some even.

When news circulate arround the world with bloody scenery ,can not be avoided by the kids unfortunately.Do they get permanent damage? Sure enough it leave long lasting damage.People don’t comprehend this kind of tradisional practice.First thing hits their mind is negativity.To enrich spiritual believe or tradition could be done in so many other ways;If some wish to keep this tradition, will be nice to keep it for them self privately;It is their privilege.You may know Adam that circumcision is a surgical procedure;but blading,beating and bleeding is a barbaric act and can not be denied.

Right in one Nazih. It is barbaric. It cannot enhance one’s spiritual connection with God/Allah. It also shows up Islam in an inhumane way but then is it really Islam or a practice confected by irreligious men and women. Those sects that self flagellate are just as barbaric. However the used of swords and knives show the celebration of the day of Ashura to be more war-like than penitential and spiritual.

PS. Nazih I distinguish between Islam and race. Islam draws on many races and is not a race but a religion. Putting it another way, Muslims come from many races just as Anglicans, Catholics and other sects do.

Right in one Nazih. It is barbaric. It cannot enhance one’s spiritual connection with God/Allah. It also shows up Islam in an inhumane way but then is it really Islam or a practice confected by irreligious men and women. Those sects that self flagellate are just as barbaric. However the used of swords and knives show the celebration of the day of Ashura to be more war-like than penitential and spiritual.

PS. Nazih I distinguish between Islam and race. Islam draws on many races and is not a race but a religion. Putting it another way, Muslims come from many races just as Anglicans, Catholics and other sects do.

Circumcision is very barbaric. It is beyond me why God creates animals with a foreskin ONLY to order you to chop it off later on. Pure stupidity!!!

Circumcision is very barbaric. It is beyond me why God creates animals with a foreskin ONLY to order you to chop it off later on. Pure stupidity!!!

You spilling your own blood. That’s gonna make Hussein happy?
If you think it does, I doubt what religion you think you’re following. That will sure give a hint about your IQ.
Does it destroy Islam? YES. Are you enemies to Islam by doing this? YES.
I really hope enlightment reaches you one day.

This is shit, shites are horrible, Islam has nothing to do with this kind of practices. I have my doubt whether they are muslims? Allah knows.  Islam is a pure religion which encourages peace.

In the ‘west’ …people who want anarchy … tattoos, piercings, modifications of various body-parts, smoke pot, dance to primitive rythms while hitting each other … hmmm .. same thing I guess …
A lot of weird people in this world …