Afterlife

Cards (54)

  • What does the word Akhirah refer to in Islam?
    Life after death
  • How does belief in Akhirah influence Muslim behavior?
    It encourages responsibility for actions
  • Who holds Muslims accountable for their actions?
    God
  • What does Akhirah explain about human existence?
    Life is a test from Allah
  • What do Muslims believe about the limits of Allah's tests?
    Allah will not test them beyond their limits
  • What happens to the soul after death according to most Muslims?
    Enters Barzakh
  • Who takes the soul at the time of death?
    Azra'il, the Angel of Death
  • What do two angels do after a soul enters Barzakh?
    They question the waiting soul
  • What happens if the soul answers the questions correctly?
    The good soul sleeps during Barzakh
  • What is the punishment for souls that do not answer correctly?
    They are tormented by angels
  • How is Heaven described in the Qur'an?
    As a beautiful garden
  • What is Jannah in Islam?
    Paradise
  • How do Muslims believe they can reach Paradise?
    By living religiously and doing good actions
  • What is the significance of good actions in Islam?
    They will be rewarded on the Last Day
  • How many levels of Heaven do Muslims believe in?
    Seven levels
  • What does the term "seven" levels of Heaven signify for some Muslims?
    It may mean "many" levels
  • What material is the first Heaven made of?
    Silver
  • Who lives in the first Heaven?
    Adam and Eve
  • Who lives in the seventh Heaven?
    Abraham
  • How is Hell described in Islam?
    As a place of fire and torment
  • What is Jahannam?
    A place of scorching fire pits
  • What is the purpose of vivid descriptions of Hell in the Qur'an?
    To deter Muslims from sinning
  • What leads Muslims to Hell according to their beliefs?
    Rejecting the teachings of the Qur'an
  • What do some Muslims believe about souls in Hell?
    They can eventually be sent to Paradise
  • How do beliefs about the afterlife motivate Muslims?
    They encourage following Qur'anic teachings
  • What hope do these beliefs provide to those who suffer?
    That something better is to come
  • What does the word Akhirah refer to in Islam?
    Life after death
  • How does belief in Akhirah influence Muslim behavior?
    It encourages responsibility for actions
  • Who holds Muslims accountable for their actions?
    God
  • What does Akhirah explain about human existence?
    Life is a test from Allah
  • What do Muslims believe about the limits of Allah's tests?
    Allah will not test beyond their limits
  • What happens to the soul after death according to most Muslims?
    Enters Barzakh
  • What is Barzakh?
    A state of waiting after death
  • Who takes the soul at the time of death?
    Azra'il, the Angel of Death
  • What do two angels do after a soul enters Barzakh?
    They question the waiting soul
  • What happens if a soul answers the questions correctly?
    The good soul sleeps during Barzakh
  • What is the punishment for a soul that does not answer correctly?
    The soul is tormented by angels
  • How is Heaven described in the Qur'an?
    As a beautiful garden
  • What is Jannah?
    Paradise for the good
  • How do Muslims believe they can reach Paradise?
    By living religiously and doing good