Death and the afterlife (1) (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Akhirah
Akhirah
Life after death in Islamic belief
Who controls life & death in Islam?
Who controls life & death in Islam?
Allah has absolute control
Events at world's end in Islam
Events at world's end in Islam
All people face judgement for their actions
What does Allah record about humans?
What does Allah record about humans?
All actions, thoughts, and intentions
Al-Jannah
Al-Jannah
Paradise for those who lived good Islamic lives
Jahannam
Jahannam
Hell for those who lived badly or rejected faith
Barzakh
Barzakh
Waiting area between physical & spiritual worlds
How Qur'an describes earthly life
How Qur'an describes earthly life
A test preparing people for the afterlife
What motivates Muslims to live righteously?
What motivates Muslims to live righteously?
Desire to reach al-Jannah after death
What purpose does belief in akhirah give?
What purpose does belief in akhirah give?
Meaning beyond earthly success/happiness
How does akhirah belief affect daily behaviour?
How does akhirah belief affect daily behaviour?
Muslims know Allah always watches & records actions
Muslim view on reincarnation
Muslim view on reincarnation
Reject it - no multiple earthly lives
How do afterlife rewards provide justice?
How do afterlife rewards provide justice?
Rewards those who suffered/sacrificed in earthly life
Effect of afterlife belief on death fear
Effect of afterlife belief on death fear
Provides comfort - death is a transition
What comfort regarding deceased loved ones?
What comfort regarding deceased loved ones?
Possibility of reunion in afterlife