Akhirah Flashcards
What does Akhirah mean?
Life after death
What is Barzakh?
Waiting period from death to Day of Judgement
What do some believe about the experience in Barzakh?
Affected by a good/bad life, light/dark
Who do Sunnis believe will reappear on the Day of Judgement?
Isa (Jesus)
What do some believe Isa will do on the Day of Judgement?
Bring together true Muslims
(Some) believe he’ll lead a battle until Islam is the only religion left
Who do Sunnis believe is the Messiah?
Isa (Jesus)
Who do Sh’ias believe is the Messiah?
The Twelth hidden Imam
What does Allah do on the Day of Judgment?
Displays perfect justice and judges everyone
Who will enter al-Jannah?
(Obedient Muslims)
Those who demonstrated belief and obedience to Allah in their life
Believe the Shahadah
Who will enter Jahannam?
Those who are not Muslim
May a bad person ever enter al-Jannah ever?
Some believe they may enter al-Jannah eventually after being punished
Allah is merciful
What permanently excludes Allah’s forgiveness?
Shirk
What is Siraat?
A narrow bridge passing over hell to reach al-Jannah
How would someone fall off Siraat?
Due to the weight of their bad deeds
Name the exeception to go straight to al-Jannah without crossing Siraat?
Martrys/fighters who die cause of Allah
Name the exeception to go straight to Jahannam without crossing Siraat?
Enemies of Islam
How is al-Jannah described as?
Beautiful garden, everlasting bliss, beautiful mansions, renewed youth, happiness, constant peace
How many gates do some believe al-Jannah has?
Eight
How is Jahannam described as?
Unquenchable fire, eternal suffering, constant pain
What is Jahannam for sinful Muslims?
Place of purification; Allah will move them to al-Jannah when he chooses
What is Jahannam for unbelievers?
Eternal punishment
Define “Iblis”
Satan
