Year 10 - Religious education
Life after death in Islam
Islam: beliefs
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will learn about key beliefs in the worldview of Islam such as the nature of Allah, prophethood and the role of texts. They will gain a critical understanding of Islamic theology and key stories that underpin it.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain Muslim teachings on life after death, their importance and different perspectives on this within Islam.
Key Notes
- Heaven (Jannah) is also known as paradise.
- Hell (Jahannam) is described in the Qur'an as an abyss, a place of fire.
- On the Day of Judgement, humans will be judged by Allah and sent to either Heaven or Hell for the afterlife.
- There are different interpretations of what Heaven and Hell are like in Islam.
Vocabulary To Learn
- akhirah: beliefs about life after death in Islam
- Heaven: paradise, Allah's reward for the faithful and repentant
- Hell: place of suffering for sinners and those who reject the Qur'an
- Jahannam: an Arabic term used for 'hell'
- Jannah: an Arabic term used for 'heaven'
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That Muslims believe hell (Jahannam) is a place where all sinners will remain in eternal pain and punishment.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Heaven (Jannah) is also known as paradise. Hell (Jahannam) is described in the Qur'an as an abyss, a place of fire.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'akhirah'
beliefs about life after death in Islam.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: That Muslims believe hell (Jahannam) is a place where all sinners will remain in eternal pain and punishment. Correction: The majority of Muslims believe that those who die without faith in God (Allah) will be punished eternally but sinners who fell short of good deeds will eventually enter paradise unless they committed the gravest of sins like shirk.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Authority of other sacred texts in Islam Study Guide
- Human responsibility and accountability Study Guide
- Nature and role of angels Study Guide
- Predestination and human freedom Study Guide
- Revelation and authority of the Qur'an Study Guide
- Role and importace of Muhammad Study Guide
- Role and importance of Adam Study Guide
- Role and importance of Ibrahim Study Guide
- Tawhid Study Guide
- The five roots of Usul ad-Din Study Guide
- The imamate in Shi'a Islam Study Guide
- The Last Day: resurrection and judgement Study Guide
- The nature of Allah Study Guide
- The six articles of faith Study Guide
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