Akhirah (Life after Death) Flashcards
What do muslims believe about Akhirah?
Muslims believe in life after death. They believe that when we die, our body will stay in the grave until the Last Day. On a day of his choosing, Allah will bring the world to an end. Before that, Isa (Jesus) will return, the angel Israfil will sound a trumpet and the dead will be raised. **Everyone will stand on the plain of Arafat (near Mecca) to be judged by God and sent to either heaven or hell. **
What is an SofA for Akhirah?
Source of Authority:* ‘That Day shall all men be sorted out. Those who have believed and worked righteous deeds shall be made happy…those who have rejected faith…shall be bright to punishment’* (Surah 30)
What happens between life and Akhirah?
In the period between death and judgement day, Muslims believe that the body remains in the grave. This period is called Barzakh. Many Muslims believe that during this period the soul of the dead person is questioned by angels to decide whether or not it will enter heaven, Jannah. Muslims believe that sinful people will be sent to hell (Jahannam) on judgement day
What is Jannah like?
Heaven is believed to be a paradise. It is described as (SofA): ***‘Gardens of perpetual bliss’ (Surah 13)
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What is Jahannam like?
It is described in the Qur’an as a place of fire and torture. There seems to be some differences of opinion as to whether hell is eternal based on different verses in the Qur’an.
Why is the belief in life after death important for Muslims?
- The Qur’an teaches that there is life after death, and the Qur’an is the undistorted Word of God.
- It is one of the ** six beliefs of Islam**
- Life after death is very important for Muslims because most Muslims believe that it is important to follow the 5 pillars of Islam in order to get into heaven. As such, belief in life after death determines how Muslims behave in this life.
- Muslims bury their dead very quickly because they believe that nothing should be removed from the body.
