Islam - Matters of life and death

Khalifah

Someone who cares for Allah’s creation (a steward) .

How long did Allah take to create the world

6 ayyams / 6 long period of time

Islamic term for creation

Khaliqa

why is the universe valuable to Muslims

It is created by Allah.

Why should Muslims take care of the environment

Allah gave the earth to humans so they should work to care for the environment

Why might some atheists use science as a basis for arguing that Allah did not create the universe

There is scientific evidence for Big bang theory but not for Allah.

If the universe needs a creator , surely Allah needs one too.

What is vivisection?

Performing operations on live animals for the purpose of experimentation or scientific research.

What do Muslims believe about the treatment of animals?

Actions towards animals shall be judged according to their intention.

Utilitarianism

The idea that the best action is the one that maximises overall happiness while minimising suffering for the greatest amount of people.

What is sanctity of life?

All life are created by Allah therefore sacred and belongs to Allah

Secular argument support abortion(Pro Choice)

A women has the rights to her own reproductive system.

Abortion is acceptable in some circumstances such as when a mother’s life is in danger.

Secular argument against abortion (Pro Life)

all human being must to preserved

Abortion is always wrong

Why might Muslims against Abortion

Life begins at Procreation.

Allah is the creator of life therefore only Allah has the right to take life.

Sanctity of life.

Why might Muslims accept Abortion?

Mother unable to look after the child

Life start at Ensoulment(120days)

Abortion to prevent danger of Mother

What is Situation Ethics

Decisions based on the most loving action.

What is Euthanasia

Helping someone to end their life to end their suffering.

Features of Hospice Care

To achieve the best quality of life for patients and their families

for the terminally ill

provide pain relief without quicken or postpone death

Muslim views on Euthanasia

Hospice care

It is never right

Sanctity of life

Life is a test, you are meant to be suffering therefore should not be ended prematurely

Secular views For Life after Death

Near death experiences

Remembered past lives

Comfort of knowing you will see loved ones again

Secular views Against Life after Death

Hallucinations

No empirical evidence (five senses)

People attention seeking

Muslim beliefs on Life after death(Akhirah)