Muslim Beliefs & Teachings: Predestination & Life After Death (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A: Islam): Flashcards
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Define Al-Qadr.
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Define Al-Qadr.
Al-Qadr is the Muslim belief in predestination: Allah is omnipotent and omniscient, so he knows everything that will happen.
What does Surah 64:4 teach about Allah’s knowledge?
Surah 64:4 teaches that Allah is so omniscient that he even knows the secrets within our hearts.
As creator, Allah has put unchangeable rules in place that govern the universe, such as the rules of _________.
As creator, Allah has put unchangeable rules in place that govern the universe, such as the rules of science.
True or False?
Muslims believe that, because of al-Qadr, humans have no free will.
False.
Muslims believe Allah has given humans free will, but nothing happens unless it is the will of Allah.
What does insha’Allah mean?
Insha’Allah means "if Allah is willing" or "if Allah allows it".
What does the word Islam mean?
Islam means submission, so Muslims aim to submit to Allah’s will.
Why might judging people seem to conflict with al-Qadr?
If Allah already knows and controls what will happen, it seems unfair to judge people for something he predestined them to do.
How does free will make Allah’s judgement fair?
Allah gives people free will and does not interfere with it, so he judges people on their own choices, not on a fixed destiny.
True or False?
Muslims believe Allah judges everyone in the same way, whatever their circumstances.
False.
Muslims believe Allah is just and takes into account the circumstances into which a person was born, such as a crime-filled environment.
Sunni Muslims believe that humans choose their actions, but Allah makes it _____________ to choose anything other than what he has already decided.
Sunni Muslims believe that humans choose their actions, but Allah makes it impossible to choose anything other than what he has already decided.
Why can Allah know human choices before people make them?
Muslims believe Allah is outside of time, so the rules of time do not govern him; Sunni and Shi’a Muslims agree on this.
Define Bada’.
Bada’ is the Shi’a idea that Allah has not set a definite course for humans, so people’s lives depend on their own choices.
True or False?
Shi’a Muslims believe Allah has no power to act in the world.
False.
Shi’a Muslims believe Allah has ultimate authority and the power to act in the world, but they place more emphasis on free will.
What status does al-Qadr have for Sunni Muslims?
For Sunni Muslims, al-Qadr is one of the Six Beliefs of Islam, so they must accept it.
Many Muslims believe in a _________ of the Sunni and Shi’a ideas about al-Qadr.
Many Muslims believe in a mixture of the Sunni and Shi’a ideas about al-Qadr.
Why might Muslims find al-Qadr comforting?
Al-Qadr suggests that events happen for a reason, so when something bad happens Muslims can trust that it is part of Allah’s plan.
True or False?
A Muslim who says "insha’Allah" about exam results does not need to revise.
False.
Saying insha’Allah does not remove the need to work hard; it means that a disappointing result was not Allah’s will at that time.
How does belief in al-Qadr affect a Muslim’s daily life?
Muslims try to live a good life, fulfil the duties Allah gave and help others, staying constantly aware of their thoughts and actions.
Define Akhirah.
Akhirah is the Muslim belief in life after death: after death comes a resurrection and a next life.
Muslims believe that life is a ____ and that there is life after death.
Muslims believe that life is a test and that there is life after death.
Define Barzakh.
Barzakh is the stage between a person’s death and when they face judgement.
Who takes a person to Barzakh when they die?
Izra’il, the angel of death, takes a person to Barzakh.
True or False?
Muslims believe only Muslims will face judgement on the Day of Judgement.
False.
All Muslims believe that everyone, not just Muslims, will face Allah’s judgement on how they lived.
Who will enter Jannah?
Those who have had faith and done good deeds will enter Jannah (Paradise) as a reward from Allah.
How does the Qur’an describe Jannah?
The Qur’an describes Jannah as "gardens of pleasure", a "home of peace" and a place for "the good and pure".
What is Jahannam?
Jahannam is hell, a place of pain and suffering for those who have not lived a good life.
Surah 23:104 describes hell: "The Fire will scorch their faces and their lips will be _________ in pain".
Surah 23:104 describes hell: "The Fire will scorch their faces and their lips will be twisted in pain".
Why must all Muslims accept the Day of Judgement?
The Day of Judgement is one of the Six Beliefs of Islam for Sunni Muslims and one of the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din for Shi’a Muslims, so all Muslims must accept it.
True or False?
All Muslims believe the resurrection will be physical.
False.
Some Muslims believe in a physical resurrection, so they bury their dead rather than cremate them; others believe in a spiritual resurrection with a new body.
How does belief in judgement affect how Muslims live today?
Muslims know Allah is always watching and angels record their deeds, so they try to live a good Muslim life, for example by helping others.
Why do Muslims value asking for forgiveness?
Muslims value asking for forgiveness because Allah will judge them, so they need to seek forgiveness when they do wrong.
How do some Muslims interpret the Qur’an’s descriptions of hell?
Some Muslims see the descriptions as symbolic, using extreme terms to make people think seriously about the consequences of sin; others take them as literal truth.
True or False?
All Muslims believe hell is permanent.
False.
Some Muslims believe hell is only temporary because Allah is merciful and forgiving and would not condemn souls forever.
Some Muslims point to a Hadith that describes a future time when hell is ______ of souls.
Some Muslims point to a Hadith that describes a future time when hell is empty of souls.
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