Ritual in Islam: Death (Junior Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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Who transports the soul of the deceased to Allah according to Islamic belief?
Who transports the soul of the deceased to Allah according to Islamic belief?
An angel
What happens to Muslims who lived righteously according to Islamic beliefs about death?
What happens to Muslims who lived righteously according to Islamic beliefs about death?
They enter paradise
When is the Shahadah spoken to a Muslim during their life?
When is the Shahadah spoken to a Muslim during their life?
At birth and death
How soon must burial occur after death in Islamic tradition?
How soon must burial occur after death in Islamic tradition?
Within 24 hours
Who performs the ritual washing of the deceased's body?
Who performs the ritual washing of the deceased's body?
Same-gender family members
What colour are the sheets used to wrap the body after ritual washing?
What colour are the sheets used to wrap the body after ritual washing?
White
What does the colour white symbolise in Islamic burial tradition?
What does the colour white symbolise in Islamic burial tradition?
Purity
Where is the wrapped body taken after the ritual washing is complete?
Where is the wrapped body taken after the ritual washing is complete?
To the mosque
Who typically leads the funeral prayers at the mosque?
Who typically leads the funeral prayers at the mosque?
The imam or family members
What do funeral prayers at the mosque request for the deceased?
What do funeral prayers at the mosque request for the deceased?
Fair judgment & paradise
How must Muslims be laid to rest according to Islamic law?
How must Muslims be laid to rest according to Islamic law?
Buried, not cremated
How is the body positioned when buried in Ireland?
How is the body positioned when buried in Ireland?
Right side, head towards Mecca