Year 11 - Religious education
Judgement and the afterlife
Muslim 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 and compare different Muslim beliefs about judgement and the afterlife, and how they also impact a Muslim's life.
Key Notes
- Belief in judgement and the afterlife is a key belief for all Muslims.
- Beliefs about the afterlife include a Day of Judgement.
- After judgement some people will be sent to Jannah and others Jahannam.
- There are divergent views within Islam around angels, intercession and the afterlife.
- There are similarities and differences between Muslim and Christian views about life after death.
Vocabulary To Learn
- afterlife: the belief that there is life after death
- akhirah: beliefs about life after death in Islam
- Jahannam: an Arabic term used for 'hell'
- Jannah: an Arabic term used for 'heaven'
- judgement: the belief that all humans will be accountable for their deeds both good and bad
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Most Muslims believe in the immortality of the soul but not the body.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Belief in judgement and the afterlife is a key belief for all Muslims. Beliefs about the afterlife include a Day of Judgement.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'afterlife'
the belief that there is life after death.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Most Muslims believe in the immortality of the soul but not the body. Correction: The majority of Muslims believe in a physical resurrection.
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