Sanctity of life (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Sanctity of life in Islam means
Sanctity of life in Islam means
Life is holy and special
Why is life sacred in Islam?
Why is life sacred in Islam?
It has been created by Allah
Who can take life away in Islam?
Who can take life away in Islam?
Only Allah
Value of human life in Islam
Value of human life in Islam
All human life has equal worth
Should Muslims harm living things?
Should Muslims harm living things?
No, they should respect all life
Surah 5:32: killing one innocent person is like
Surah 5:32: killing one innocent person is like
Slaying mankind entirely
Surah 5:32: saving one life is like
Surah 5:32: saving one life is like
Saving all of mankind
Surah 4:29 teaching on killing
Surah 4:29 teaching on killing
Do not kill yourselves or one another
Absolute sanctity view: when does life start?
Absolute sanctity view: when does life start?
At conception
Absolute sanctity view: acceptable death
Absolute sanctity view: acceptable death
Only natural death
Contextual approach: can life be ended?
Contextual approach: can life be ended?
Yes, in certain circumstances like self-defence
Why do Muslims generally oppose euthanasia?
Why do Muslims generally oppose euthanasia?
Only Allah can end life