Life after death - Islam

Lesson Title:
Life After Death in Islam – Akhirah, Judgement and the Afterlife (GCSE Religious Studies)

Description:
This detailed and engaging RE lesson explores Islamic beliefs about life after death. Designed for GCSE Religious Studies (AQA, Edexcel, OCR), it takes students through key concepts including barzakh, the Day of Judgement, the Sirat bridge, paradise, and hell. The lesson includes discussion prompts, comprehension tasks, comparison activities, and a reflective plenary.

Lesson Aims:

Understand the meaning of Akhirah (the afterlife) in Islam

Explain the state of barzakh and the role of the angels Munkar and Nakir

Describe the events of the Day of Judgement and the role of angel Israfil

Explore the significance of the Book of Deeds and which hand it is received in

Understand the purpose of the Sirat bridge and who crosses it successfully

Learn how heaven (Jannah) and hell (Jahannam) are described in the Qur’an

Reflect on how belief in the afterlife affects Muslim behaviour and decision-making

Compare Islamic and Christian beliefs about judgement, resurrection and the soul

This resource is ideal for GCSE RE exam preparation, classroom teaching, or interfaith comparison work. Supports RE literacy, critical thinking, and SMSC outcomes.