Matters of Life after death questions

Question 1

Explain two Muslim beliefs about the origin of the universe

Answer 1

• One belief is the creationist belief.

- Another is the metaphorical belief.

Question 2

Outline three Muslim beliefs about why human life is holy.

Answer 2

• One belief as to why human life is holy is because it has been given to us by Allah.
• Another is that they have been gifted free will.

Question 3

Explain two ways life is shown as special in the Quran.

Answer 3

• “Our Lord, you have not created all this without purpose”.
• Human life should reflect the uniqueness of Allah.

Question 4

Outline three Muslim beliefs about the origins of human life.

Answer 4

• Creationist Muslims believe Adam was the first man.
• Evolutionist Muslims say that humans evolved from a simpler form.
• Muslims believe that Allah created everything.

Question 5

Explain two reasons why most Muslims oppose Abortion.

Answer 5

• They believe that life is sacred.

- They base their approach on the sanctity of life.

Question 6

Explain two ways a Muslim might argue for life after death.

Answer 6

• “On that day he will call them”.

- They do not believe in reincarnation.

Question 7

Outline three arguments against life after death.

Answer 7

• There is not enough evidence for it.
• Religion is a tool for scandal control.
• “There is only our life in this world”.

Question 8

Outline three Muslim beliefs about animal experimentation.

Answer 8

• Muslims believe they are God’s trustees on Earth.
• They are taught to show care towards animals.
• Stewardship.