Easter

Islamic scholars are in disagreement about it. The Quran which professes to be a clear guidance that contains no doubts (Surah 2, Al Baqarah, verse 2; Surah 5, Al Ma'idah, verse 16) is apparently silent regarding this question which, according to the Torah and the Injil is of the utmost importance for mankind! (Isaiah 53, Matthew 26:26-28, John 3:16)Muslims are left only with the Hadith in trying to answer this crucial question. How reliable are many of these traditions reporting the sayings and doings of Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) and his companions in the light of the following facts?>From about 1465 collections of Hadith, Muslim scholars have singled out six as being the correct ones.They are here listed in the order of importance:Al-Bukhari, he put his collection together 246 years after the prophets death. >From 6000,000 Hadith he selected 7200 that is 1.2%! The choices were made according to the judgment of one individual!Muslim, he put his choices together 251 years after the prophets death.Al Tirmize, he chose them 269 years after the prophets death.Abu Daud selected his version 265 years after the prophets death.Abu Abdir Rahman presented his collection 293 years after the prophets death.Abu Abdullah Muhammad made his choices 263 years after the prophets death. ("Dictionary of Islam" by T.P. Hughes, Asia Publishing House, London, 1988, pages 639-646)Here are some examples without any further comments. They cast considerable doubt on the reliability of the Hadith collections. (Translation mine):"The prophet of God said: 'When a fly falls into a bowl that belongs to one of you, he should dip it in completely. Afterwards he can take it out; truly in one of its wings lies healing and in the other illness.'" (Bukhari and Abu Daud in Mishkat II, page 152)"Jabir reported that the prophet of Allah commanded the licking of fingers and bowls saying: 'You do not know on which part the blessing lies.'" (Sahih Muslim, page 1120)"If somebody has eaten he should not wash his hands until he has licked his hands and the bowl or someone else did it on his behalf." (Ibid. page 1119)"Ibn Umar reported that the prophet of Allah had said: 'A believer eats through one intestine, an unbeliever through seven.' (Ibid. page 1119)"The prophet of Allah said: 'When someone among you yawns he should cover the mouth with his hand otherwise the devil will enter it.'" (Sahih Muslim, page 1540)In the light of these somewhat embarrassing notes that contradict medical science it is understandable if the attentive reader tries to get an answer to the question, "When did Jesus die" only from what is commonly known as the holy Books themselves.There is only one reference in the Quran that appears to say when Jesus did not die. It is found in Surah 4, Al Nisa, 157-159That they said (in boast) "We killed Christ Jesus the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah"- But they killed him not, nor crucified him, but so it was made to appear to them, and those who differ therein are full of doubts, with no (certain) knowledge, but only conjecture to follow, for a surety they killed him not-Nay, Allah raised him up unto Himself; and Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise- And there is none of the People of the Book but must believe in him before his death; and on the Day of Judgement he will be a witness against them-This passage, like all the others concerning the end of Jesus' life on earth in the Quran, is unclear. It is not surprising therefore, to find a number of interpretations concerning it. However, to say that the crucified one "was somehow or other taken for Christ" ("The Meaning of the Quran" by Maududi, Islamic Publications, Pakistan, 1992, commentary on Surah 4, Al Nisa', verse 157) would turn the Holy and Righteous God into the greatest deceiver of all! >From a Christian point of view it is totally unacceptable to think that He would be responsible for misleading 1.3 billion people who call themselves Christians today!Some Muslims will say, "Allah can do whatever He wants. If it pleases Him, to mislead all the Christians, He has the right to do so!" However, they are not willing to use the argument of God's sovereignty, when they study the Christian concept of the Trinitarian God who sent Jesus to die on the cross for sinners.Muslims like Ahmad Deedat (see, "Crucifixion or Crucifixion?", H.M Bageel (see, "Christian Muslim Dialogue") and the Ahmadiyyas give new meanings to a number of verses from the Biblical account on the death and the resurrection. According to them Jesus was crucified but he did not die on the cross, he only swooned. By coming up with these unsubstantiated theories they actually contradict Surah 4, Al Nisa', verse 157 which is traditionally interpreted to mean that he was not crucified:.........But they killed him not, nor crucified him,.......To justify their position they say that the words in the Quran ".........nor crucified him......." mean that Jesus did not die as a result of the crucifixion (See the Ahmadiyya version of the Quran with footnotes, Volume 2, page 583). They think that to be crucified means to be killed and since Jesus only swooned he was not crucified in the sense that he did not die from it. Verses like the one in Acts 2,23 proves them wrong. There we read that the words "to crucify" (=to nail on a cross) do not necessarily mean "to kill." If it was not so why would Peter have been inspired by God to say:"This man was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross."If the words "nailing him to the cross" would be equal to "death" there would be no need for one or the other! (See also Acts 5:30)In retrospect it is truly amazing how people like Ahmad Deedat who even contradict their own Quran are still tolerated by the Muslims community in general to represent their religion in debates and in literature. Only God knows how much damage they have done to thousands of souls.How then should we interpret Surah 4, Al Nisa', verses 157-159 in the light of what has been said so far?In Muhammad's (p.b.u.h.) time Muslims were commanded to seek advice in a particular question from those who possess the previous Scriptures, the Jews and the Christians. (Surah 16, Al Nahl, verse 43; Surah 21, Al Anbiya, 7) Therefore, it is surely right to do it in this case as well.The Jews were boasting THEY had crucified and killed Jesus because they were convinced he was a false prophet. Against their arrogance verse 157 says, "THEY slew him not nor crucified him, but it appeared so unto them." The Biblical accounts tell us that Jesus was not killed by the Jews in the last instance, but because God brought about his deliberate and well-thought out plan. In Acts 2:23 we read:"This man (Jesus) was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked man, put him to death by nailing him to the cross."It only appeared to the Jews that they successfully killed Jesus whereas in reality God, in his sovereignty, even used those wicked people in order to bring about his purposes. The emphasis is not that the Jews killed Jesus but that God allowed them to do so! Verse 157 seems to speak out against this wrong, boastful emphasis only not against the fact that Jesus was killed.Verse 158 speaks about the ascension of Jesus, when he was taken up to heaven which is well documented in the Injil (Luke 24:50-51, John 6:62, Acts 1:9-11, 1 Timothy 3:16) and undisputed by both Muslims and Christians.Verse 159 seems to say that none of the Jews will believe in Jesus before they die and on the day of resurrection it will be too late for them to change their minds.The Torah, Zabur, and the Injil agree unanimously that Jesus died for our sins on a cross nearly 2000 years ago and that he was raised up to life again! (Isaiah 53, Psalm 22, Matthew 26:26-28; 27:50)Secular history too confirms the bedrock of Christianity, the death and resurrection of Jesus. The names of the historians are Pliny, Cornelius Tacitus, Thallus and particularly Josephus, a Jewish general who defected to the Romans and wrote the Jewish history for them. (Antiquitates indaicae, Vol. 18, III:3)SUMMARYThroughout this study it has become clear that the Quran agrees for certain with the Bible and with secular history that Jesus dies at some stage and is definitely alive today! Furthermore we found possible evidence in the Quran that Jesus indeed died on the cross and rose again which confirms the clear accounts of the Bible (Torah, Zabur, Injil) and of secular history. We therefore have four reliable witnesses in favour of the Easter story and one which is at least partially certain (Quran).

I am a Catholic and I know for sure that on Good Friday no Masses are said, but there are services that are held and you can receive the Eucharist that was consecrated the day before, Holy Thursday. Like on other important days of Lent, on Good Friday anyone ages 14 and up can't eat meat. Ages 18 and up should abstain (not eat meat) and fast (only one meal, with two smaller snacks which together do not equal another meal). (no snacking in between meals) unless, of course, you have a health condition like diabetes where you need to eat. There is also a special ceremony where you process to the Cross and venerate it (kiss, touch, bow, etc. to it in symbolic acknowledgement and respect). There isn't a lot of singing if any, because it's a sad day. It's called Good Friday though because we are supposed to rejoice that Jesus has died for us and saved us from sin. Another thing that is normal is to have the Stations of the Cross in the Church.

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You can wear any color you like on Easter Vigil. Traditionally, it would be associated with brighter colors, like the way priests would wear white. It is also in the season of spring, another reason for wearing brighter colors.

I wouldn't say Easter day is the most significant, but it IS a pretty important and cool day. Three days before Easter is "Good Friday", why so good you ask? Simple, Jesus Christ the Nazareth died for you, me, and every one else. Easter Sunday is the day that he ressurected him self from the dead fulfilling his promise that he would destroy the temple and rebuild it in 3 days.

The most significant feast day is Pentecost as it is the birthday of the Church. It is followed by Easter and Christmas.

April 10, 1976 fell on a Saturday.

Basically, because chickens and rabbits are born in the spring. They have therefore become symbols of the pagan holiday of Eostre, celebrating the start of the growing season. Christians later incorporated this celebration into the Easter holiday, which is how the incongruous picture of rabbits laying chocolate eggs came to be associated with Christ's resurrection.

No, matalan is not open on Easter Sunday!

Yeah, actually McDonald's working almost everyday. So, I really think that it's open at the day of Easter Sunday as well.

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The festival of Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ who had been crucified on Friday, and buried in a tomb, which had been guarded by Roman soldiers to insure that the body was not stolen. On Sunday morning, followers of Christ came to the tomb to see that body was properly cared for, but discovered that the tomb was empty. According to scripture, the risen Christ appeared to Mary Magdalene and another Mary as well his disciples.

The resurrection of Christ is, for Christians, proof that there is life after death.

In the traditional liturgy and in the modern liturgy, the Ceremonies of Easter Vigil (held on Holy Saturday) were initially either black or purple for the blessing of the New Fire, and the Pashcal Candle. After that, at the procession of the candle and the singing of the Exsultet, the vestments were changed to white/gold to celebrate the rising of Christ from the Dead.

No, Asians don't celebrate Easter as they don't believe in Jesus, they don't get holidays for this occasion nor do USA. Asians would have other holidays for thier festivals this depends in they are reliegious or not. Some Asians may celebrate if they wasnt to but if they were living in India then the majuraty would not get Easter eggs and have chocolate. On the other hand if they were living here in the UK then they might want to get Easter Eggs as everyone in their class would get one but it is their option. I hope this answers your question.

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It is called Lent.

The Jewish Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Bessah) is one of the main holidays in Judaism, and is celebrated for 7 days from April 15th according to the Jewish calendar to commemorate the exodus of the Israelites from Pharaonic Egypt as described in the Exodus.

Etimology:

The word "fass" is spoken in Hebrew or pesach (פֶּסַח) and means transit. It is a memento of the deadly angels crossing Egypt and the survival of their fathers, and then crossing them from the land of slavery to the land of freedom.

Assets:

Easter origins precede the exit from Egypt. It is widely believed that the Easter rites, before the tité, are rooted in a ritual to prevent the influence of evil, which has nothing to do with the exodus from Egypt, and was conducted to ensure the protection of the family home, a ritual conducted entirely within the clan. Zova was used to paint the blood of slaughtered sheep on the doorsteps and doors to ensure that "satanic forces" did not enter the house.

Another hypothesis is that once priestly code was issued, the narrative of the exodus had a central role, because the ritual of prevention of evil was integrated into the Canaanite Spring Festival, which was a celebration of unfermented bread, associated with barley harvesting. As the idea of leaving Egypt grew, the original and symbolic function of these dual assets was lost. Many of the features associated with the Aquito Mesopotamia Festival have also been repeated. Other scientists such as John van Sitters, Judah Segal and Tamara Prosic disagree with the premise of the two built-in celebrations.

Date Of Feast

In the Jewish calendar, April is the first month of spring and Easter itself is sometimes called the "Spring Festival", but because the Jewish months are lunar, in some years the month before April, the month before April, i.e. March, must not decline to the winter season.

Easter falls in the middle of The Jewish Month of April, i.e. at the full moon after the spring equinox (March 20 or 21), but sometimes at the end of April at the end of April when the second moon is completed after the spring equinox, because the calculation of compatibility between the lunar and solar years is not entirely accurate.

The Jewish law is the first day and the other day of Eid are two days of holiday in which any work is prohibited, while the five days between them are recommended to rest without a complete ban on work.

The meaning of Eid

Easter is one of the feasts mentioned in the Torah, and it is the exodus of the Israelites from Pharaonic Egypt led by Moses:

"Moses told the people, remember this day when you came out of Egypt from the house of slavery, it is with a strong hand that the Lord has taken you out of here and does not eat yeast. Today you are out in The Month of Tel Aviv and when the Lord introduces you to the land of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amrites, the Hawiye, and the Yabus, which swears to your fathers to give you a land overflowing with our milk and honey that you are making this service in this month. Seven days you eat a pie and on the seventh day is a feast for the Lord. A pie that eaten seven days, does not see a fermenter, and does not see yeast in all your borders. You tell your son that day, "For what was made to the Lord when he took me out of Egypt. And you have a sign on your hand and a souvenir between your eyes so that the law of the Lord will be in your mouth, because with a strong hand the Lord has taken you out of Egypt. This obligation is kept on time from year to year." (Exodus, Chapter 13, 3-10)

According to Genesis and Exodus, and their traditional Jewish interpretation, the children of Israel were slaves to the Egyptians, rebelling against the Pharaohs and going to Sinai for 40 years until they settled in Canaan. During their travels in the Sinai desert, the Lord revealed to Moses and the children of Israel his commandments and made them a united people. Many Jews therefore attribute national importance to Passover, as well as its religious significance, and consider it freedom or the day of the rise of the Jewish people.

Jews usually fast the day before Easter and it's called the day before Easter.

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Since 1926, and as of 2010, April 5th has been Easter Monday on two occasions - in 1999 and 2010. The next time April 5th will be Easter Monday is in 2083.

it is usually between 12th and 18th

yes they go to church and then eat together

Yes, Easter Sunday did fall on April 10 in 1977.

Easter eggs

Easter eggs

In 2009, Easter Sunday fell on April 12th and in 2008, Easter Sunday fell on March 23rd.

Because, to dye something, you need some sort of pigment/color. The food coloring is the dye; the vinegar is a weak acid which helps the dye to stick to the surface of the egg.