Festivals

Question 1

how was eid-ul-fitr started

Answer 1

• muhammad created it after he arrived in madinah having fled persecution
• he told the people that allsh has set aside two days for festivals
• eid-ul-fitr and eid-ul-adha

Question 2

what do people do during eid-ul-fitr

Answer 2

• they give gifts to each other
• they eat good food
• dress in their best clothes

Question 3

what is usually paid at this time

Answer 3

sakat

Question 4

what are the two reasons that this festival is celebrated

Answer 4

• it allows muslims to celebrate the end of ramadan
• and it is a way to thank god for giving wisdom and guidance in the quran
• first revealed to muhammad during ramadan

Question 5

what does eid-ul-fitr remind muslims of

Answer 5

• that Allah needs to be the focus of eveything
• and time should not be wasted on material things
• the quran and prayer should be a priority

Question 6

what is the festival of eid-ul-adha also called

Answer 6

the festival of sacrifice or greater eid

Question 7

when is eid-ul-adha celebrated

Answer 7

on the 10th day of the month of dhu-al-hajjah

Question 8

what does ied-ul-adha remember

Answer 8

ibrahim who was prepared to sacrifice his son ishmael

Question 9

how does the origin of this festival link to an act that is done on hajj in makkah

Answer 9

• the devil tried to persuade ibrahim to disobey allah
• so he threw stones at the devil
• which is why muslims throw stones at pillars during their pilgrimage

Question 10

how do muslims celebrate eid-ul-adha

Answer 10

• mainly by sacrificing an animal like a goat or sheep
• then cooking and sharing it amongst the family
• they would also go to the mosque in their best clothes to pray
• and would give money to charity (sakat)

Question 11

what is the worldwide muslim community called

Answer 11

ummah

Question 12

what is the day of ashura also called

Answer 12

the shi’a day of remebrance

Question 13

what does the day of ashura remember

Answer 13

the death of husaya at the battle of karbala

Question 14

how do shi’a muslims take part in the day of ashura

Answer 14

they observe ashura by taking part in moruning rituals and processions

Question 15

what is the day of ahsura known called to sunni muslims and how is it different to shi’a muslims

Answer 15

• they call it the day of atonement

- and the day is not as solemn for sunni muslims

Question 16

what so sunni muslims remember on the day of atonement

Answer 16

they remember the day the israelites were free from the egyptians for atonements

Question 17

what is an argument for muslims festivals being about having fun

Answer 17

• muslims carry out several activities that have nothing to do with focusing on Allah but enjoying themselves
• in eid-ul-fitr, muslims give gifts to each other, eat good food and dress in their best clothes
• these are activities to recreationally enjoy and look forward to as a means of happiness and relaxation
• as Allah has nothing to do with them

Question 18

what is an argument against muslim festivals being about having fun

Answer 18

• eid-ul-fitr is celebrated because of its importance, not what muslims get out of it
• it is built around thanking God for giving them wisdom and guidance in the quran
• which was revealed to muhammad during ramadan
• for muslims it is a time that shouldnt be wasted on materialistic things
• and allah is the focus of everything instead rather than just having fun