Akhirah

• Day of Judgement


  Muslims believe that God is omniscient and that his judgement will always be right and fair. On the Day of Judgement, the body will be resurrected. Two angels will open the book that contains the record of what a person has done in their lifetime. If their name is recorded on the right-hand side of the book, they will be sent to heaven. If it is on the left, they will be sent to hell.
• Heaven


  Heaven or paradise (Jannah in Arabic) is described in the Qur'an as a beautiful place where people enjoy various rewards. Many Muslims believe that life in heaven is not static but a continuous journey towards higher levels of progress towards Allah.
• Hell


  In contrast to heaven, hell is described as a place of pain and suffering for people who did not live moral lives and chose to reject the prophets sent to them. Some Muslims believe that hell is a physical place and that the graphic descriptions of hell are literally true. Some consider the Qur'an's language about hell to be symbolic and intended to highlight the danger of not believing in Allah / committing sin. Some believe God will ultimately forgive all.
• Belief in Akhirah (the afterlife)


  • Influences Muslims to follow God's rules and do good deeds to be rewarded with eternal life in Heaven
  • Influences Muslims to follow God's rules and avoid sin to not be condemned to Hell
  • Teaches Muslims they will be held accountable for their earthly actions, motivating them to try to be good in life
  • Influences Muslims to have hope that justice will ultimately prevail and good will be rewarded/evil punished
  • Reassures Muslims that death is not the end and there will be a reward for being a good Muslim during their lives