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Ashura in Britain and worldwide

Islam: Practices

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will learn about specific practices in Islam such as prayer and festivals such as Id ul-Fitr. They will compare Sunni and Shi'a understandings of these practices noting similarities and differences.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain what Ashura is and its importance to Muslim communities today.

Key Notes

Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad was martyred at the Battle of Karbala.
Shi'a Muslims commemorate this each year with Ashura.
There is a diversity in practice for how Shi'a Muslims commemorate Ashura today.
Some Sunni Muslims complete a non-obligatory fast on Ashura as the Prophet Muhammad did.

Vocabulary To Learn

Ashura: important festival in Shi'a Islam, to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain
commemoration: a ceremony or occasion which honours someone's memory
Karbala: a city in modern day Iraq where Imam Hussein was martyred
martyr: a person who suffers death rather than give up their religion, belief or other important cause

Common Mistakes To Avoid

Ashura is an important day only for Shi'a Muslims.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad was martyred at the Battle of Karbala. Shi'a Muslims commemorate this each year with Ashura.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Ashura'

important festival in Shi'a Islam, to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Ashura is an important day only for Shi'a Muslims. Correction: All Muslims, including Sunni and Shi'a Muslims commemorate this day but for differing reasons.

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