Matters of life and death Flashcards
what are the Muslim beliefs on the origin of the universe?
- everything is created by Allah
- he created balance in the universe
- it took periods of time to create the universe
- creation was intended, planned and designed by Allah
- after creating the Earth, Allah created all living things, including humans
what are the Muslim responses to scientific explanations?
most Muslims believe science doesn’t affect their beliefs in Allah’s creation of the universe:
- the big bang helps to fill in the gaps in the Qur’an
- they believe scientific evidence gives them a better understanding of Allah
However some Muslims believe the big bang contradicts the Islamic story as it is not clear if God planned the universe
what is a quote for the big bang?
“And the heaven We constructed with strength, and indeed, We are (its) expander”
what quote shows sanctity of life and suicide?
“And do not kill yourselves”
what quote shows the value of life? sanctity of life
“And who ever saves one - it is as if he has saved mankind entirely”
what are the Muslim beliefs on sanctity of life?
1) life is special and holy as it has been created by Allah
2) they should respect all life and not harm any living thing
3) as all life is holy, every human life is worth the same value
4) as Allah is the creator of life only he can take it away
what quote shows the origins of human life?
“and began the creation of man from clay”
what are the non-religious arguments about abortion?
- abortion is a personal decision and it is the woman’s right to decide what is best
- some parents might not be ready to have a child nor be able to afford one
- Abortion is always wrong as the foetus is human life
- situation ethics
what are the Muslim responses to abortion?
- Abortion is wrong as all life is made by Allah and only he can decide when life should end
- The Qur’an teaches “and do not kill your children for fear of poverty”
- unplanned pregnancy, worry about providing for a child and pregnancy as a result of adultery are not acceptable reasons for abortions
- some Muslims believe in abortion if the life of the mother is at risk, or in case of rape, because it upholds the sanctity of the mothers life
what quote shows abortion?
“every one of you is collected in the womb of his mother for the first forty days”
what are the Muslim teachings about death and the afterlife?
1) Allah has full control over death and the afterlife
2) the earth will end when Allah chooses and at this time people will face judgment
3) good and bad deeds will be judged
4) people will either be sent to al-jannah or jahannam
what quote shows life after death?
“And to every soul will be paid in full (the fruit) of its Deeds
what are Muslim responses to non-religious arguments for life after death?
1) Memories of past lives- Islam does not teach that people have had past lives
2) Paranormal- Muslims do not accept ideas on paranormal activity
3) Logically death cannot be the end- this gives life purpose
4) Reward for living a good life- Muslims believe living a good life is rewarded
5) makes people less afraid of death- gives comfort
6) Meeting loved ones- this is not a primary importance in Islam
