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

Ashura in Britain and worldwide

Religious education

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.

Buddhism and Islam: Practices

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, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, was {{}} at the Battle of Karbala, an event mourned by Shi’a Muslims on Ashura.

How do Sunni Muslims typically observe Ashura?

What varies among Shi’a communities during Ashura?

What is one way Shi’a Muslims may commemorate Ashura today?

Ashura is commemorated by both Sunni and Shi’a Muslims, though for {{}} reasons.

Jihad is one of the Ten Obligatory Acts in {{}} Islam

Which example best illustrates lesser jihad?

Lesser jihad involves physical struggle and has strict {{}} to be valid.

Why is the greater jihad often considered more important than lesser jihad?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz