Life After Death Flashcards
Give a quote supporting Al Qadr (predestination)
“Does not bring about… anything [Allah] has not decreed”
How do Sunni Muslims view Predestination?
They believe Allah knows everything that’s going to happen before they chose it. It is believed humans chose their actions but Allah makes it impossible for any other choices other than what he decided.
How do Shi’as view predestination?
Shi’a s focus on free will. They believe Allah knows what will happen but doesn’t choose their actions.
How does Al-Qadr help Muslims?
It’s reassuring to know that if something bad happens, it is part of Allahs plan
What is Yawm ad-Din?
The day of judgement
What happens on Yawm ad-Din?
Allah decides how people will spend their afterlife, based on their behaviour during their lives. It is then too late to beg for forgiveness for any wrong doing.
Where do people go during Yawm ad-Din?
The dead will be resurrected to join those still living and everyone, not just Muslims will be judged based their good and bad deeds.
Give a quote to explain Yawm ad-Din
“We will call forth every people with their record [of deeds].”
How are intentions viewed in relation to Yawm ad-Din?
Intending to do something good counts, but intending to do something bad but not doing it doesn’t count against you
Give a quote to describe Paradise
“Gardens of Pleasure”
Describe Jannah in three words
Peace, happiness, beauty
How is Jahannam described in the Qur’an?
“Scorching fire” and “boiling water”
Can people eventually be sent to paradise from hell?
Yes, Allah is merciful
What is Barzakh
The barrier between this world and the afterlife where our souls go until Yawm ad-Din
Give a quote to support the idea of barzakh
“Behind them is a barrier until the Day they are resurrected”
