Ashura

AQA Paper 1 Islam Beliefs & Teachings

Lesson on the Muslim festival Ashura. Explores its historical origins and the meaning of martyrdom. Explains the difference in how it is commemorated between Shi’a & Sunni and in the UK and Islamic countries.

Includes key knowledge, adhering to the AQA specification.

Attached is a ‘Do it Now’ starter activity, a Powerpoint for the lesson and worksheets.

Includes scriptural evidence from the Qur’an and Hadith.

Includes key words and definitions.

Includes exam practice of either 1, 1, 4, 6 and 12 markers.

Please see other lessons in my portfolio I have created for this scheme of work. Including Islam Practices, Christian Beliefs, Teachings & Practices and Paper 2 Theme A, B, D & E. Please if you have time, can you review my work :)