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

a ceremony or occasion which honours someone's memory

a city in modern day Iraq where Imam Hussein was martyred

a person who suffers death rather than give up their religion, belief or other important cause

a term understood within Shi’a Islam to mean protector, guardian and leader

Id-ul-Ghadeer and Ashura

Religious education

Shahadah as one of the Five Pillars

Salah as one of the Five Pillars

Contrasting worship in Islam and Christianity

Sawm as one of the Five Pillars

Zakah as one of the Five Pillars

Hajj as one of the Five Pillars

Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi'a Islam

Origins and meaning of 'jihad'

Id-ul-Adha and Id-ul-Fitr

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.

Living the Muslim life

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Imam Hussain is remembered for his martyrdom at the Battle of {{}}.

What does Ashura commemorate for Shi’a Muslims?

Ashura is observed on the 10th day of the month of {{}}.

Which Muslim group celebrates Id-ul-Ghadeer?

Why is Ghadeer Khumm significant to Shi’a Muslims?

Id ul-Adha remembers the story of Prophet {{}}, who was willing to sacrifice his son.

What is the act of animal sacrifice during Id ul-Adha called?

The meat from the Qurbani is shared with family, friends, and the {{}}.

Celebratory meals and community gatherings

What is a common tradition during Id ul-Fitr?

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

Id-ul-Ghadeer and Ashura

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.