A 70-year-old farmer from Nishapur, in an unprecedented act, amputated his own hand at the wrist as a fulfillment of his vow. This incident occurred last Sunday afternoon in the city of 'Khor' in Nishapur, and the farmer was immediately taken to the 22 Bahman emergency room by those around him. With the efforts of an orthopedic specialist, the severed hand was reattached during a four-hour surgery. Abbas Ali Rahmani claimed on Tuesday that his motivation for cutting off his left hand was to fulfill his vow. He told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA): 'After my wish was granted and my house was empty, I fulfilled my vow with a knife.' He, a father of seven children, added: 'A person must always remain faithful to their vow.' The surgeon, Dr. Mohammad Reza Zamani, stated: 'This elderly man from Nishapur delicately amputated his hand at the wrist joint.' He added: 'Three hours after the amputation, we proceeded to reattach it at the joint.' He clarified: 'Hand reattachment is rarely performed outside of major cities in the country, but this reattachment, which took three hours, was successful.' He mentioned: 'Currently, the blood vessels of this injured person's hand have been repaired, and the nerves will need to be repaired in another surgery after full recovery.'
Amputation of Hand as a Vow Fulfillment!
A 70-year-old farmer in Nishapur amputated his hand to fulfill a vow after his wish was granted. He was successfully treated and underwent surgery to reattach his hand. This incident highlights extreme expressions of faith and the lengths individuals may go to honor personal vows.
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📰 What Happened
A 70-year-old farmer from Nishapur amputated his own hand to fulfill a vow after his wish was granted. He underwent surgery to reattach the severed hand, which was successful.
- The farmer claimed his act was a fulfillment of a personal vow.
- The surgery to reattach the hand took four hours and was performed in a local emergency room.
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📚 Background
In Iran, fulfilling vows is often seen as a significant aspect of personal faith, sometimes leading to extreme actions. Such incidents can reflect broader societal issues related to mental health and religious practices.
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