Eid-ul-Adha Flashcards
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Known as
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‘Festival of sacrifice’
2
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Bismillah
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Said over sacrficed animal ‘in the name of Allah the merciful, the compassionate’
3
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Several things in prep
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- animal selected for sac
- bismillah
Once sacrificed divided into three portions: - 1/3 is kept by the family
- 1/3 is given to friends a d relatives
- final portion is given to poor and needy
4
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Start of festival
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Complete wudu and say a prayer
5
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Significance of festival
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- demonstrate Muslims’ willingness to make sacrifices for Allah
- opportunity to be thankful
- help develop sense of ummah