Question
The Islamic YouTuber Dawah Man gained notoriety for his debate with Imam Muhammad Asin Hussain over whether it is permissible for Muslims to celebrate this holiday. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this holiday, often considered a prime example of bid’ah, or innovation. This holiday commemorates an event on 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal (“RAH-bee ahl-AH-wahl”) in the Year of the Elephant.
ANSWER: Mawlid (“MAO-leed”) [accept Eid-e-Milad an-Nabi; prompt on the birthday of Muhammad or descriptions thereof]
[10e] Opposition to the celebration of Mawlid is concentrated among Muslims of this tradition related to Salafism. This Islamic religious movement is significantly influential upon the Saudi government.
ANSWER: Wahhabism [or al-Wahhābiyya]
[10m] Besides Wahhabi Muslims, this other Islamic group also disapproves of celebrating Mawlid. Mirza Ghulam (“GOO-lahm”) founded this “Community,” which many Muslims do not consider Islamic because of his claims of prophethood.
ANSWER: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community [accept AMJ or AMC; accept Qādiyānī or Mirzaī, although both are sometimes considered derogatory]
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