Paper 2: Unit 2 - Afterlife in Islam

What is Akhirah?

The Muslim term for afterlife and judgement from Allah

Muslims see life on earth as what?

A test from Allah

Finish this quote from the Qur’an “be sure we shall…”

“test you”

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

1. Their actions
2. How well they coped with suffering
3. Whether they followed the Qur’an
4. Commitment to the 5 Pillars
5. Submission to Allah

What is Barzakh?

The waiting period before judgement

What sound will show the arrival of judgement day?

A trumpet (blown by angel Israfil)

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

Mecca

On Judgement Day, what will be placed in a Muslims hand?

A book containing everything they have done

Finish the quote from the Qur’an “Everything they did is in…”

“written records”

If Muslims receive a book in their right hand, what does it indicate?

They will receive entry into paradise/Heaven

What is the term for Paradise in Islam?

Jannat

Before going to Heaven/Paradise, what must Muslims cross?

A narrow bridge

Who is most likely to pass over the narrow bridge safely and easily?

Muslims that have been blessed by Allah, who have been persecuted or who have lived a virtuous life

In Islam, heaven has different layers. What do these represent?

How close you are to Allah

Finish the quote from the Hadith: “The dwellers will dwell in the level appropriate…”

“…to their deeds.”

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

To ensure people have a suitable reward or punishment

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

Judgement

In Islam, what is meant by Al-Qadr?

Predestination; the belief that Allah has knowledge of all things

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

As he is transcendent (beyond human understanding)

What might Muslims say to show that ultimately our actions will only happen if Allah wants it to?

Insha Allah - If God is willing