life after death Flashcards
Near death experience
when you are about to die, you see a bright white light and think you’re going to heaven but then get saved.
reincarnation
reincarnation is a belief that you are reborn in a different form
resurrection
resurrection is when you come back to life but don’t continue it on earth (heaven & hell)
humanists
a humanist is a person who doesn’t believe in religious beliefs but relies on the scientific meaning of life
day of judgement
when you die and Allah decides whether you go to heaven or hell based on your loyalty towards him.
karma
a teaching which states all actions will influence the next life.
mukti
cycle of birth death and rebirth. the escape from rebirth
gurmukh
someone who lives by the guru’s teaching
sewa
the sikh requirement to help others
gurdwara
the sikh place of worship
guru granth sahib
the holy book of sikhism
tan
tan is physical service for example working in the langar or looking after the gurdwara
man
man is the mental service such as reading and studying the guru granth sahib
dhan
dhan is the material service such as giving money or food, visiting the sick or caring for those in need
nirvana
when your soul leaves your body and you’re in a state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self.