UNIT 2: ISALM Afterlife (Akhirah)

NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

2 Marker: What is meant by Akhirah? ANSWER: The Muslim term for the belief in the Final Judgement and life after death.

What is meant by Al-Qadr? The Muslim term for ‘predestination’ which means Muslims believe that God has set out the destiny of all things.

Muslims believe that life continues after the body has died. They believe that this life is preparation for the afterlife (akhirah). Human beings have just one life on Earth and it is their choice how they live it. The choices they make in this life will determine how they live the afterlife.

Al-Aadr (implications for human freedom) For Muslims the will of Allah is supreme and so there is an acknowledgement that a person's life is mapped out and that the devoted follower accepts and is obedient to that calling and destiny Al- Qadr. (Life has been mapped out for them by Allah)

Muslim beliefs about Al-Qadr. (predestination)  God has a divine masterplan for everyone that is predestined to take place.  This is all part of his plan for the world and all of creation.  God knows all things in absolute detail - beyond our imagining  Insha'Allah (if God is willing') is a phrase showing a believer's submission to God and his will. They believe that they will only succeed in their own plans if God is also willing to make them happen.  Attitudes to Al-Qadr come from the Kutub (books) of Islam.

Exam question Describe the Muslim belief of predestination (Al-Qadr) [5] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

Muslims believe that we can never know the reasons behind the universe, but that it is all part of a larger picture. Everything is part of a larger plan. God is the all-knowing one, his knowledge is complete and perfect. He even knows the secrets of our hearts: He knows what is within the heavens and earth and knows what you conceal and what you declare. And Allah is Knowing of that within the breasts. (Qur'an 64.4)

O God, who knows the inmost secrets of our hearts; lead us out of the darkness into the light. (A prayer of Muhammad)

 Islam teaches that God has eternal foreknowledge. It teaches that God is responsible for all things and that he has a divine plan for all of us (al-Qadr).  God has a masterplan: everything that happens is predestined to take place; it is all part of his design.  He is the cause of all things and the whole of creation is under his control. God knows all things in the greatest detail, with accuracy that we, as humans, could never imagine.  Muslims believe that things which some people might call coincidences are, in fact, part of God's plan.  The word insha'Allah expresses the belief that all events are outside our own control; they are in the hands of God. When Muslims say Insha'Allah' they are acknowledging that they are in submission to God.  They will only succeed in their own plans if God is also willing to make them happen.  Insha’Allah comes from joining the Arabic words 'Allah' and 'his will'. It is a very common phrase among Muslims, for example: 'I will get to school on time, insha'Allah!" (Qur'an 18.23-4).

Exam Questions Explain what Muslims mean when they say that God has a divine plan. [8] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

Explain the Muslim belief of Al-Qadr. [8] Explain what Muslims believe about predestination. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Implications for human freedom.

If all things are apart of Gods plan or the will of God, then that also must include suffering, pain diseases and natural disasters. It is hard to understand how good can come out of these things. Islam teaches that painful experiences need to be viewed as opportunities for our growth as human beings. Islam teaches that we all have free will and God will hold us accountable for our decisions and actions on the Day of Judgement. KEY WORD: Free will = Ability to make choices independently, nothing has been predestined.

 Humans are not puppets or robots; we have the ability to choose right from wrong. God wants us to follow the ‘straight path', but it is up to us to make the right choices.  Central to Islamic thought is the idea that life is a test and we need to learn how to turn away from evil. (Qur'an 30.41)  Islam teaches that the human ability to exercise free will does not contradict al- Qadr. But God's foreknowledge is not the cause of people's actions; people make their own decisions.  Human beings are free to choose whether to believe in God or not and to do good deeds or not.  However, God knows in advance what their choices will be.  Each decision a person makes is part of a bigger plan that is known only to God.  Therefore, human beings are accountable for their actions because they are freely chosen NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

Explain what Islam teaches about human freedom [8]

PLAN Mention belief in predestination (Al-Qadr) e.g. God has a divine master plan. Etc… HOWEVER for this question you will need to include what Muslims teach about Free Will.

E.g. Even though they believe in predestination – they believe humans have Free Will and that life is a test to learn how to turn from evil.

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Explain what Islam teaches about free will? [8] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Akhirah (the afterlife): human responsibility and accountability

Muslim beliefs about akhirah.  Every life on earth is a preparation for the eternal life to come (akhirah).  This world, here on earth is not all that there is. Each human existence will continue after death.  Life is a test and all will be judged on how they have lived their lives.  Every human has free will - they are able to make choices about beliefs and actions. E.g. people choose how to treat others and whether or not to believe in God.  God has given the Qur'an to help people know how to live. The Sunnah, the record of all that the Prophet Muhammad did, also helps guide Muslims to live a life that is pleasing to God. NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

 God will judge all people on the Day of Judgement: all will be accountable for their actions.  If they do not take note of God’s teachings and follow the explain of the prophet Muhammed then they will have themselves to blame when God punishes them on the Day of Judgement.

Describe Muslim beliefs about akhirah (the afterlife) [5] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Explain what Muslims teach about human responsibility and accountability. [8] …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

Human freedom and its relationship to the Day of judgement. Islam teaches that there will be many signs to mark the end of the world, but the most important event will be the appearance of a man called Mahdi. He will return with the second coming of Isa (Jesus).

 A false messiah will attempt to deceive people.  Earthquakes  Spreading of killing  Rejection of Islam  Increase in dishonest, drunkenness, obscenity, nakedness and fornication.  Society will be full of terrible corruption and chaos. Describe the signs of the Day of Judgment in Islam. [5] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

What will happen on the Day of Judgement?

 Islam teaches that on the Day if Judgement, the dead will be raised from their graves.  All people will stand before God to be sentenced according to the way they have lived their lives.  A book which represents everything an individual has done is presented to each of them.  If the persons good deeds outweigh the bad, then they will begiven the book in their right hand and go to heaven.  If the book is placed in their left hand, they will be among those who are punished and go to hell. Describe what will happen on the Day of Judgement [5] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

What do Muslims mean by the Day of Judgement or what does Islam teach about the Day of Judgement? The Qur’an gives many warnings about the Day of Judgement and Muslims are encouraged to question themselves: Am I ready to face death? What have I done to prepare for the Day of judgement? NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

When God weighs deeds, he judges each person by their actions which have been freely made, but intentions (niyyah) are also taken into consideration.

 If the person had the intention to do a good deed, but was unable to carry it out, this is counted as a good deed.  If they intended and carried out a good deed, this is counted as ten good deeds.  If the person intended a bad deed, but did not do it, that is counted as a good deed.  If they intended and carried out a bad deed, God records that as one bad deed.

On the Day of Judgement, the two judging angels, Munkar and Nakir, will question each person, testing their faith. In order to give the correct answer to their questions, it is not enough just to learn to recite the Shahadah (a Muslim's profession of faith). If the person has not truly lived a life of submission to God, following the Five Pillars, they will be incapable of giving the right response on the day. Only God knows when the Day of Judgement will come. Muslims believe that, for those who die before that day, the angel of death, Azrail, will come to take their souls to await the day. They will be kept in a state of waiting (barzakh) until the sound of the final trumpet is heard. Explain what Muslims mean by the Day of Judgement. [8] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

Explain what will happen on the Day of Judgement [8] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

Questions to think of and bring in to 15 markers: How might the belief in the Day of Judgement: 1. Influence the character of an Individual. 2. Change the way people treat each other. 3. Have an effect on the way a Muslim practises their faith each day. NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

Muslim beliefs about the nature, stages and purpose of heaven.

Heaven (Janna)

What will heaven be like? After judgement people will pass over the narrow Bridge of As-Sirat. Those who have been blessed by God e.g. the faithful, those who have been persecuted for their faith and those who have fought for God. It is a state of peace, joy and happiness. It will contain everything longed for on earth. It is full of beautiful gardens, sparkling fountains and flowing rivers, reclining sofas, delicious food and delightful serving maidens. Some also say that there are different stages or levels of heaven, from seven to even a hundred. These levels represent closeness to God: the higher the level, the closer to the Throne of God.

When will it happen?

When the dead are raised, after the sounding of the trumpet by Israfil, the two angels Munkar and Nakir will question each individual. Correct answers can be given only by those who can recite the Shahadah (statement of faith) and have also lived in submission to God and observed the Five Pillars. For those who die before the Day of Judgement, the angel of death, Azrail, takes their soul and keeps them in a state of barzakh (waiting)

What is its purpose? (why is the belief in heaven important in Islam) Heaven is a reward for living a faithful and moral life, or for suffering persecution because of faith, or fighting in the cause for God. It separates out those who have committed a greater proportion of good deeds to bad, and whose intentions were good as well. Reminds Muslims of the need to live their lives in submission to God. Everything they do will be noted down and will be judged on it (and so it makes them behave better). The promise of heaven is a reminder that their whole life is worship, flowing the five pillars and making an effort to do good and avoid evil.

Describe heaven in Islam [5] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

Explain the importance of the belief in heaven in Islam. [8] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

Muslim beliefs about the nature, stages and purpose of hell (Jahannam) What will hell be like? It is a place of terror, with boiling water, fierce fire and thick black smoke. As well as physical suffering, those condemned to hell will suffer by being separated from God and having no hope of escape. Some Muslims believe it is not an eternal experience but a short period, with pardon for those who repent. The wicked will fail to pass over the As-Sirat Bridge and fall into hell. (Qur’an 22.19)

When will it happen? After judgement, people will have to cross the very narrow Bridge of As-Sirat. Those who have collected more bad deeds and intentions than good will fall as they try to cross the bridge, so ending up in the terrors of hell. For those who die before the Day of Judgement, the angel of death, Azrail, takes their soul and keeps them in a state of barzakh (waiting) What is its purpose? (Why is the belief of hell important in Islam?) It is a punishment for those who have failed to live faithfully and morally, and who have not ensured a sufficient weighting of good deeds and intentions. It is also thought by some Muslims to be a tool to persuade people to obey God's laws and ways because they fear the threat of going to hell. Others, however, believe most people find happiness in following the requirements of the Qur'an and learning from the example of Muhammad.

Muslims belive that God is ‘The Most Just’. He created hell as a punishment for those who refuse to follow the Qur’an. Islam teaches that every individual will reap the rewards of their actions. E.g. Those who behave well will be rewarded, those who do evil will be punished.

Akhirah is the Muslim term for the belief in the Final Judgement and life after death. Knowing there is a Day of Judgement should lead everyone to ask themselves if they are ready to face it. Humans, because they have free will, can choose their beliefs and actions, and so are responsible for themselves. Insha’Allah is a phrase Muslims use to show their submission to God and His will. Reward for living a faithful and moral life is Heaven, or Janna. It is also given to those who suffer persecution for their faith or who fight in the cause of God. Al-Qadr, or predestination, is the Muslim belief that God has set out the destiny of all living things. Hell, or Jahannam, is a punishment for those who have failed to live faithfully and morally NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

15 MARKERS ‘Belief in predestination is the most important belief’ [15]

PLAN: What to include. State why the belief in predestination (Al-Qadr) is important. E.g. God has eternal knowledge, God is responsible for all things, he has a divine plan for everyone and this shows his love and devotion to humankind. He is the cause of all things and so he is in control. State the other beliefs that are also important if not more important. EXAMPLE: Muslims also believe in the afterlife – why is that important? They believe in heaven and hell explain why those beliefs are important.

Some people would agree with this statement because….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Some people would disagree with this statement because ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

Muslims would agree with this statement because ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Muslims would disagree with this statement because ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… In my opinion ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

‘Humans do not have freedom’ [15]

Some people would agree with this statement because ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Some people would disagree with this statement because ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Muslims would disagree with this statement because ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

In my opinion ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. NAME: 15/02/2019 FRIDAY

Things to include REMEMBER 15 MARKERS ARE DISCUSSION AND SO YOU GIVE ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE STATEMENT. ARGUMENTS FOR: - According to Islam God has a divine plan (Al-Qadr) this means that he has actually set out the destiny of all living things. So you could argue that humans do not have freedom because God has already planned out their life. - Everything is a part of Gods plan and creation - Predestination – paths have already been set out by God. - God knows all things in absolute detail and so humans can never truly be free. - God is responsible for all things - No such thing as a co-incidence, it is all a part of Gods ‘Master Plan’ - If everything is a part of the will of God then this raises the question and evil e.g. suffering and natural disasters. - Each decision a person makes God knows in advance because it is a part of his bigger picture ARGUMENTS AGAINST: - Islam teaches that humans have free will, we have the choices in life. E,g, people can choose whether or not they believe in God, they can choose to do good or evil. - Humans are not puppets or robots - Each person can choose right or wrong - Life is a test and we need to learn how to turn from evil - God holds everyone accountable for their decisions. - Islam teaches that human ability to exercise free will does not contradict Al-Qadr (predestination) - Gods fore-knowledge is not the cause of peoples actions – people make their own choices and decisions. - Human beings are accountable for their actions because they are freely chosen. - Humans will be judged on their actions in this life and soit can be argued that humans do have freedom because Gods wants to decided/ separate those who will go to heaven and those who will go to hell.