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- Year 8
Ashura
In this lesson, we will be looking at the day of Ashura which is historically an important yet tragic event in the history of Islam. We will be considering and examining how both Sunni and Shi'a Muslims remember this day and event. Any reference to verses from the Qur'an mentioned or included within this lesson are sourced from 'Quranic Arabic Corpus' using the Sahih International translation.
- Year 8
Ashura
In this lesson, we will be looking at the day of Ashura which is historically an important yet tragic event in the history of Islam. We will be considering and examining how both Sunni and Shi'a Muslims remember this day and event. Any reference to verses from the Qur'an mentioned or included within this lesson are sourced from 'Quranic Arabic Corpus' using the Sahih International translation.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Origins of the festival.
- How it is celebrated around the world by Muslims.
- Difference in Sunni/Shi'a beliefs on Ashura.
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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