Paper 1: Unit 3 Life & Death - Afterlife and Funerals in Islam

What is Akhirah?

The Muslim term for the afterlife and judgement from Allah

Finish the quote from the Qur’an “A soul cannot die, unless…”

“…given permission by Allah.”

Muslims see life on earth as what?

A test from Allah

Finish this quote from the Qur’an “Be sure we will…”

“test you”

Identify two things that Muslims may be accountable for in the afterlife

Their actions

How well they coped with suffering

Whether they followed the Qur’an

Commitment to the 5 Pillars

Submission to Allah

What will Muslims try and say before they die?

The Shahadah

What term is sometimes used for the soul in Islam?

Ruh

What sound will signify the arrival of the Day of Judgement?

A trumpet (blown by Angel Israfil)

Muslims believe the dead will be raised from the graves, but what direction will they be facing?

Mecca

What will be placed in a Muslims hand on Judgement Day?

A book containing everything they have done

Finish the quote from the Qur’an “everything they did is in..”

“…written records.”

If Muslims receive their book in the right hand, what does it show?

That they will go to Heaven/gain entry to paradise

What is the role and purpose of Heaven/Paradise and Hell?

It ensures that people have suitable reward or punishment

In the Qur’an Allah is described as the ‘Master of the Day’ of what?

Judgement

Why can’t Muslims always understand Allah’s plan for them?

As Allah is beyond human understanding (transcendent)

Muslims will try and arrange the funeral within how many hours following death?

24

Identify one thing that is done before burial

1. The body is ritually washed

2. Body is wrapped in white cloth

Why is the body wrapped in white cloth?

A sign of purity and equality before Allah

Prophet Muhammad said “all people are equal” like what?

“The teeth of a comb”

Why do Muslims only practice burial and not cremation?

They believe in a bodily resurrection on Judgement Day

What chapter of the Qur’an is read at the grave?

The first chapter

Finish the quote from the Qur’an that is recited whilst lowering the body into the ground “From the earth We created you, and into it We shall cause you to return and from it shall…”

“…we bring you forth once more.”

Why do Muslims only have simple markers on graves?

To show that everyone is equal and wealth is not important

Why do Muslims only grieve for a short period of time?

They should have faith that their loved one will be looked after by Allah

How many days are Muslims expected to grieve for?

3