Predestination

In this lesson, we will focus on Islamic beliefs about predestination. We will explore what is Predestination and how it impacts on the life of a Muslim. Any reference to verses from the Qur'an mentioned or included within this lesson are sourced from, 'The Qu'ran: A new translation by M.A.S. Abdel Haleem' published by Oxford University Press.

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Q1.What is the Arabic word for 'Paradise'?

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Q2.What is the Arabic word for 'Hell'?

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Q3.Which angel takes the last breath/soul from a human at death?

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Q4.Which angel is responsible for overseeing the day of judgement and blowing a trumpet to signal the day of judgement?

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Q5.What is barzakh?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the Arabic word for 'Paradise'?

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Q2.What is the Arabic word for 'Hell'?

2/5

Q3.Which angel takes the last breath/soul from a human at death?

3/5

Q4.Which angel is responsible for overseeing the day of judgement and blowing a trumpet to signal the day of judgement?

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Q5.What is barzakh?

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Predestination

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Q1.All Muslims believe in predestination.

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Q2.What does al-Qadr mean?

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Q3.What does adalat mean?

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Q4.Both Sunni and Shi'a Muslims believe Allah has foreknowledge.

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Q5.All Muslims believe they are accountable for their actions.

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Predestination

Well done on completing your lesson today! Please complete the recap quiz, which covers some of the main content from our lesson today. Don't worry if you don't know all of the answers, there will be feedback for each question that you get wrong if you need it.

Q1.All Muslims believe in predestination.

1/5

Q2.What does al-Qadr mean?

2/5

Q3.What does adalat mean?

3/5

Q4.Both Sunni and Shi'a Muslims believe Allah has foreknowledge.

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Q5.All Muslims believe they are accountable for their actions.

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Lesson summary: Predestination

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