life after death

Question 1

akhirah

Answer 1

everlasting life after death

Question 2

how does it influence muslims?

Answer 2

• avoid sin and do the right thing
• accept suffering and know God will provide justice
• aware they are accountable for their actions
• encourages responsibility for their actions
• shows Allah is fair and just
• give people who are good something to be hopeful about

Question 3

describe the belief in life after death

Answer 3

• death is the beginning of a new stage of life
• some believe you are aware in the grave and waiting for judgement
• others believe two angels will be sent to question their faith

Question 4

describe heaven + quotes

Answer 4

• gardens of happiness
• reward for faith and good deed
• given book in right hand
• ‘a reward for what they used to do’
• ‘any fruit that they choose’

Question 5

describe hell + quotes

Answer 5

• a place of fire and great torment
• punishment for those who reject God and evil
• given book in left hand
• absence from God
• ‘scorching wind and scalding water’
• ‘taste the suffering of the fire’

Question 6

describe the Day of Judgement

Answer 6

• day when God’s purpose for the universe has been fulfilled
• once trumpet blown, world will be destroyed and transformed into a new world (Akhirah)
• everyone who has ever lived will be resurrected and judged by God

Question 7

describe the process of Akhirah from death to heaven / hell

Answer 7

• death occurs
• buried and wait in the grave (Barzakh)
• angel Israfil will blow a trumpet
• announces end of world and judgement day where everyone will die
• trumpet is blown again
• people will stand before Allah who will judge everyone
• He will forgive those truly sorry
• if book of decrees is placed in right hand, go to paradise (Jannah)
• if placed in left hand, go to hell (Jahannam)
• NO PURGATORY