Thursday, May 28, 2009

Shi'a Islam Traditions in Yemen

  • Believe in the first four Caliphs (Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali)
  • Accept leader chosen by the Umma
  • Main beliefs based on the Qur'an
  • Strictly Monotheistic
  • Celebrate Ashura
Ashura:
  • Celebrated on 10th of Muharram (First month of Islamic calendar)
  • Celebrates death of Husayn from the Battle of Karbala
  • Public signs of grief
  • Inflicting pain such as, cutting of oneself, is used to reflect the suffering Husayn went through

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