Year 10

Predestination

In this lesson, we will focus on Islamic beliefs about predestination. We will explore what is Predestination and how it impacts on the life of a Muslim. Any reference to verses from the Qur'an mentioned or included within this lesson are sourced from, 'The Qu'ran: A new translation by M.A.S. Abdel Haleem' published by Oxford University Press.

Year 10

Predestination

In this lesson, we will focus on Islamic beliefs about predestination. We will explore what is Predestination and how it impacts on the life of a Muslim. Any reference to verses from the Qur'an mentioned or included within this lesson are sourced from, 'The Qu'ran: A new translation by M.A.S. Abdel Haleem' published by Oxford University Press.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Concept of predestination.
  2. Differences in Sunni/Shi'a views on predestination.
  3. Influence this has on the life of a Muslim.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is the Arabic word for 'Paradise'?
Jahannam
Correct answer: Jannah
Q2.
What is the Arabic word for 'Hell'?
Correct answer: Jahannam
Jannah
Q3.
Which angel takes the last breath/soul from a human at death?
Correct answer: Azrael
Israfil
Jibril
Mika'il
Q4.
Which angel is responsible for overseeing the day of judgement and blowing a trumpet to signal the day of judgement?
Azrael
Correct answer: Israfil
Jibril
Mika'il
Q5.
What is barzakh?
Hell
Paradise
The angel who questions humans in their grave
Correct answer: The barrier between the physical and spiritual world

5 Questions

Q1.
All Muslims believe in predestination.
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
What does al-Qadr mean?
Divine justice
Free will
Correct answer: Predestination
Q3.
What does adalat mean?
Correct answer: Divine justice
Free will
Predestination
Q4.
Both Sunni and Shi'a Muslims believe Allah has foreknowledge.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
All Muslims believe they are accountable for their actions.
False
Correct answer: True