Akhirah/ Heaven/ Hell Flashcards
What is Akhirah
belief in the day of judgement and life after death
What will happen on Akhirah
- Allahs choosing
World will end, day of judgement will happen, dead will be raised and everyone will be judged
What is Barzakah
Time between day of judgement and Death
Belief in Barzakah
souls experience is dependant on your good/ bad life
soul given temporary body in this time will be light of dark reflecting on good/bad life
Day of Judgement islamic name
Yawdmuddin
Signs of Dayof judgement
Israfil will play the horn
Sunni belief Isa will return
Shi’a believe hidden Imam will reappear
Good deeds lead to
Al Jannah
Bad deeds lead to
Al Jahannam
What sin excludes forgiveness
Shirk
Belief in Al Jannah
- eternal life, beautiful gardens, young and happy people
welcomed by angels, delivering a message of peace into their final home - constant peace
Belief in Al Jahannam
- suffering and eternal punishment
- constant pain, darkness and fear
- some believe allah in his mercy will purify sinful believers
- some believe it is a metaphor others believe it is literal
Impact on teachings of Akhirah on Muslims
- gives muslims greater sense of moral accountability and responsibility for actions
- incentive to do good
- teaches not to be obsessive with possessions/outward appearance as your soul will survive
- reality of hell make muslims want to convert unbelievers
What is martyrdom?
Being killed in the defence of faith
Facts in Martyrdom
- death in this way leads to immediate Jannah
- extremists take this teaching and justify terroist facts, but contrary to teaching in Quran