Judgement and the afterlife
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain and compare different Muslim beliefs about judgement and the afterlife, and how they also impact a Muslim’s life.
Key learning points
- 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.
Keywords
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 misconception
Most Muslims believe in the immortality of the soul but not the body.
The majority of Muslims believe in a physical resurrection.
Teacher tip
Pupils can prepare an evaluation-style question on the statement, 'Beliefs about the Last Day, resurrection and judgement are the most important beliefs for a Muslim today. Evaluate this claim.'.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Many Muslims say “insha’Allah,” meaning “God ,” when making plans.
Q2.What does it mean to say Allah is omniscient?
Q3.How do many Muslims balance free will and predestination?
Q4.Why is belief in predestination important to many Muslims?
Q5.Which Islamic concept refers to Allah’s decree over all events?
Q6.How does the Qur’an describe Allah’s role in human decisions?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Beliefs about the afterlife in Islam are known as .
Q2.Jannah is the Arabic term for , described as a paradise.
Q3.What happens on the Day of Judgement in Islam?
Q4.What do Muslims believe about Jannah?
Q5.How do beliefs about the afterlife influence Muslims?
Q6.How do Christian and Muslim beliefs about Jesus differ?
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