Heaven and hell in Islam

Religious education

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.

Buddhism and Islam: Beliefs and teachings

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

In Islam, those who reject faith or live sinful lives without repentance will go to {{}}.

To reward believers with eternal peace and happiness

In Islam, what is the purpose of Heaven (Jannah)?

In Islam, which of the following is believed to be found in Heaven (Jannah)?

In Islam, Heaven (Jannah) is a place of eternal {{}}, where believers enjoy endless peace, joy and closeness to Allah.

To punish those who reject faith or commit sinful acts

What is the purpose of Hell (Jahannam) in Islam?

They will eventually enter paradise unless they committed shirk

They will be forgiven and enter paradise immediately

According to the majority of Muslims, what is the fate of someone who dies with faith in Allah but has committed sins?

Allah is both all-knowing and all-powerful

What do Muslims believe about Allah's attributes?

Allah’s knowledge is only limited to the present

Allah’s knowledge of the future means He decrees what happens

According to many Muslims, what does Allah’s knowledge of the future imply?

What is the belief that Allah decrees what will happen called?

There is no conflict between the two beliefs

Predestination suggests that free will does not exist

Free will contradicts the idea of a divine creator

Predestination denies the importance of human actions

What issue arises when considering both predestination and free will in Islam?

Many Muslims believe that Allah’s knowledge of the future means He {{}} what happens in the universe.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz