Sanctity and quality of life (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Sanctity of life
Sanctity of life
Belief that life is holy & deserves reverence
Quality of life
Quality of life
The conditions in which people live
Why life is sacred in Islam
Why life is sacred in Islam
Created by Allah, giving it holy quality
Who has authority to end life (Islam)
Who has authority to end life (Islam)
Only Allah
Value of human lives in Islam
Value of human lives in Islam
All human lives have equal worth
Quality of life & sanctity (Islam)
Quality of life & sanctity (Islam)
Quality doesn't affect sacred nature of life
Who determines length of life (Islam)
Who determines length of life (Islam)
Allah alone
How Muslims view suffering
How Muslims view suffering
As a test from Allah to strengthen faith
Quran 5:32 on killing one person
Quran 5:32 on killing one person
Like killing all humanity
Quran 5:32 on saving one person
Quran 5:32 on saving one person
Like saving all humanity
Muslim priority in ethical dilemmas
Muslim priority in ethical dilemmas
Preserving life
Scope of respect in Islam
Scope of respect in Islam
All living things, not just humans