Religious beliefs about death - Islam Flashcards
Why is death not feared?
Gateway to eternal life
What happens to the body after death?
ritualistically washed
What is the body wrapped in and why?
a clean white cloth - similar to what pilgrims wear on the Hajj
Why is the symbolism used the same for everyone?
all Musilims = equal in front of Allah
Where is the dead body taken?
to a clean space
How soon after death is the burial?
within 24 hours
How do those who are still alive help the deceased?
say special prayers for the dead
Where does the person go after death?
paradise or hell
What happens in the Muslim end times event?
good Muslims resurrected
How do the rituals after the person has died help their loved ones?
reminder of their own mortality - should make the most of life
What is the Hajj?
highly significant pilgrimage for Muslims
How many fundamental beliefs are there in Islam and is life after death one of them?
6 fundamental beliefs
yes
What do these beliefs teach about Allah?
Allah = merciful + honest God - he will allow everyone into paradise, either immediately after death or after hell
How will these beliefs impact Muslims and what significance will they have for them?
Muslims will try to be good + faithful
Justice at the end - helps make sense of life, particularly when suffering
