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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 what Muslim beliefs are about the Last Day, resurrection and judgement, and their importance.

Key Notes

• Muslims believe that there will be a day of judgement when Allah will decide how people spend their afterlife.
• Most Muslims believe this will be a physical and spiritual resurrection. This is supported by Surah 17.
• The Angel Israfil will sound a trumpet before this day, and all will be resurrected to face judgement.
• Beliefs about the afterlife are know as 'akhirah' and the day of resurrection as 'mi'ad' within key beliefs.

Vocabulary To Learn

• akhirah: beliefs about life after death in Islam
• Israfil: the angel who will sound the trumpet announcing the Last Day
• Mount Arafat: an important site near Makkah, Saudi Arabia
• resurrection: belief in rising from the dead for judgement
• the Last Day: a time at the end of the world when the dead will be raised and judged

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Most Muslims believe in the immortality of the soul but not the body.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Authority of other sacred texts in Islam Study Guide
• Human responsibility and accountability Study Guide
• Life after death in Islam 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 nature of Allah Study Guide
• The six articles of faith Study Guide