Sudanese Command Batons

Edster · 23rd April 2019, 11:54 PM

Teodor,

Some shi'a of contemporary Iran beat themselves across the back with chains, bringing blood. No doubt this practice has a historical roots, but I haven't researched it lately. I don't recall reading of any self flagellation among Mahdists and Sudanese in general. Scarification is another matter as tribal identification, but not as far as I know a Islamic ritual. Of course, specialists could know of details available to serious detailed study.

Maybe officials of the Turkiya/Egyptian government in Sudan may have used a baton between 1821-1885. Can't say.

Best,
Ed

23rd April 2019, 11:54 PM	#13
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 411	Teodor, Some shi'a of contemporary Iran beat themselves across the back with chains, bringing blood. No doubt this practice has a historical roots, but I haven't researched it lately. I don't recall reading of any self flagellation among Mahdists and Sudanese in general. Scarification is another matter as tribal identification, but not as far as I know a Islamic ritual. Of course, specialists could know of details available to serious detailed study. Maybe officials of the Turkiya/Egyptian government in Sudan may have used a baton between 1821-1885. Can't say. Best, Ed