Ashura (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Meaning of the word 'Ashura' in Arabic
Meaning of the word 'Ashura' in Arabic
Tenth
Day of Islamic month when Ashura occurs
Day of Islamic month when Ashura occurs
10th day of Muharram
Muslim groups that observe Ashura
Muslim groups that observe Ashura
Both Sunni and Shi'a Muslims
Main Sunni practices on Ashura
Main Sunni practices on Ashura
Fasting and reflection
Event Sunni Muslims commemorate on Ashura
Event Sunni Muslims commemorate on Ashura
Moses (Musa) saved from Pharaoh at Red Sea
Status of fasting on Ashura for Sunnis
Status of fasting on Ashura for Sunnis
Highly recommended but not obligatory
What Shi'a Muslims commemorate on Ashura
What Shi'a Muslims commemorate on Ashura
Martyrdom of Imam Husayn
Relationship of Husayn to Prophet Muhammad
Relationship of Husayn to Prophet Muhammad
Grandson
Battle where Husayn was martyred
Battle where Husayn was martyred
Battle of Karbala
Year of Battle of Karbala
Year of Battle of Karbala
680 CE
Shi'a mourning rituals on Ashura
Shi'a mourning rituals on Ashura
Processions, recitations, sometimes self-flagellation
Values Ashura represents for Shi'a Muslims
Values Ashura represents for Shi'a Muslims
Sacrifice, resistance to oppression, upholding justice