Akirah Questions with answers outlining the central belief of Akirah for Muslims 1.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Religious StudiesA2/A-levelOCR Created by: JMitchCreated on: 29-05-13 12:08 What are beliefs about the afterlife called in Islam? Akirah 1 of 20 What form of afterlife is believed to take place in Islam? Bodily resurrection 2 of 20 When will bodily resurrection take place? On the Last Day 3 of 20 Who knows when Judgement day will be? Allah - for he is 'Master of the Day of Judgement 4 of 20 What will appear before the last day to signal its immanent arrival? A great beast - Dajjil 5 of 20 Who return to lead the faithful from Damascus on the Last day? Isa/Jesus for Sunnis, and Shias believe the Mahdi (Hidden Imam will return) 6 of 20 What happens on Judgement day? You go to the plain of Judgement where you will read from the book of your lives to all to hear, including you deepest secrets and thoughts 7 of 20 What hand will the book be in if you are going to hell? The Right hand 8 of 20 What is Barzakh? Time between death and judgement 9 of 20 What happens to absolve you of some sins in the grave? Upto 40 days of initial punishment 10 of 20 What should you answer to Azra'il when he questions you on your faith in the grave? The Shahada - then you will be shown your place in paradise 11 of 20 How does Allah show mercy when judging? If you 'avoid the great sins ... Allah shall remit from you your (small) sins and admit you to a Nobel Entrance' (Sura 4:31) 12 of 20 What is the Arabic name for paradise? Al-Janna 13 of 20 What are the descriptions of paradise like? Gardens, Rivers and flowers, places where the blessed get their hearts desires 14 of 20 What is a criticism to the descriptions of paradise? The descriptions are 'Transitory (temporary), whilst heaven is eternal' (Sultan Walad) 15 of 20 What is the Arabic name for Hell? Jahannan 16 of 20 What happens in Hell? Boiling water is poured over you and skins are replaced to renew the pain of burning 17 of 20 How long are you in Hell for? 'Companions of Fire abide therein forever' (Sura 2:275) 18 of 20 What do some Muslims believe will happen if you die on Hajj or Jihad? You go straight to heaven - but this would make it a spiritual place 19 of 20 How does Akirah make Islam different? You live your whole life knowing you will be judged on what you do - it makes Islam a 'way of life' (Watton) rather than just a religion 20 of 20
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