Religious Studies GCSE
Akhirah
What Akhirah means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The Islamic belief in everlasting life after death, which fundamentally shapes how Muslims live today.
Life after death, on which teachings are vital alongside Al-Qadr.
Topics that use Akhirah
- Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings (AQA GCSE)
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