Midfield Primary School – Knowledge Organiser RE Focus Islam – Akhirah Year 6 Summer 1 and 2 (Life after death) What? (Key Knowledge) Attainment Targets Akhirah Is the term used in Islam to • I can explain how belief in Akhirha describe the belief in everlasting influences decisions made by Muslims. life after death. Muslims regard • I can recognise what motivates me to life a life on Earth as a test from Allah, good life and link this to Muslim beliefs to prepare them for eternal life. around the afterlife. Janna In Islam, Heaven or Paradise is • I can express my opinion about Jihad and (heaven) known as Janna. In the Qur'an, how it is interpreted by Muslims and non- and Janna is regarded as a place of Muslims. Jahannam bliss, reward and pleasure for Key Questions (hell) eternity. Muslims believe that people will be reunited with their • Does belief in Akhirah help Muslims to families in Janna (if Allah deems lead good lives? them to have lived a good life • Is belief in the afterlife a reason to live a and followed the 5 pillars of good life? Islam) Jahannam is a place of • What do you think being ‘righteous’ means eternal punishment. Hell is often to Muslims? described as a place of fire for • Are there any occasions where not those who have lived an evil life fulfilling the 5 pillars should be allowed by and not believed in Allah. Allah • How has the Muslim term Jihad been Judgement Muslims believe that on a day represented in the media? Day decided by Allah, life on Earth will come to an end. On this day all the What? (Key vocab) people who have ever lived will be raised from the dead and will face Spelling Definition judgement by Allah. This day is known by several names: Jihad Struggle or effort • The Day of Resurrection (Yawm Greater The spiritual struggle or effort al-Qiyamah) • The Day of Judgement (Yawm Jihad of every Muslim to follow the al-Din) teachings of Allah in their own • The Last Hour (as-sa’a) lives e.g. overcoming anger, Allah will balance the good deeds a greed, pride, working for person has done in their life against social justice. the bad deeds. Prophet The last and most important Holy War Some Muslims interpret this as Muhammad prophet of Islam. meaning, not just a personal (Military (pbuh) struggle inside themselves, but a Jihad) struggle involving fighting or Holy Ummah An Arabic word meaning war (a military Jihad), a struggle to "community". protect the freedom of Muslims to practice their faith or to protect Possible experiences Muslims against attack. The Qur’an makes it clear that Muslims may • Outdoor Learning - Role play of scenarios for fight in self-defence but must not others to make moral judgements upon. start a fight or a war. • Chalk out a Diamond 9 for leading a good life..