If Allah knows everything we do, why is there a Day of Judgment?
So people can be resurrected and judged for their deeds and receive their outcome according to Allah's judgment.
A kid says, “I don't need to worry about my actions because nobody knows what I did.” What important belief is Ahmed forgetting?
That Allah knows everything we do and that there will be a Day of Judgment.
A student finds money on the ground at school. Nobody is around. Explain how belief in the Day of Judgment could affect what the student chooses to do.
They should remember that Allah knows what they do and that they are accountable for their actions, so they should do what is right rather than keep it.
Put these ideas in the correct order:
Judgment → Death → Resurrection → This life → Hereafter
This life → Death → Resurrection → Judgment → Hereafter
A person does something good when nobody else is around. Who knows about it?
Allah
Why does knowing that Allah is perfectly just matter when thinking about the Day of Judgment?
Because Allah will judge everyone fairly and will not wrong anyone.
Someone says, “As long as I do more good than bad, I can do whatever I want.” What's wrong with this way of thinking?
A Muslim shouldn't intentionally do wrong simply because they have also done good. We are accountable for our actions and should strive to obey Allah.
Why would believing that Allah knows our hidden actions be important even if there were no people around to hold us accountable?
Because Allah is always aware of our actions, and Muslims believe they will ultimately be accountable to Allah.
True or False: A person can hide their actions from Allah if nobody else saw them.
False, Allah knows everything
If two people commit the same action but have completely different intentions, why might their situations not be exactly the same?
Allah knows what is inside people and knows their intentions and actions.
Why is the Day of Judgment both a warning and a source of hope for Muslims?
It reminds people to avoid wrongdoing and be accountable, while also giving hope that good deeds and obedience to Allah will be rewarded.
Two students both do the same good deed. One does it because they genuinely want to please Allah, while the other does it only because they want people to praise them.
What does this teach us about why Allah's knowledge is important when thinking about the Day of Judgment?
Allah knows not only what people do but also what is in their hearts and their intentions. Therefore, Allah's judgment is completely fair and based on perfect knowledge.
What should a Muslim remember when deciding whether to do something wrong?
That Allah knows what they do and that they will be accountable for their actions.
Why shouldn't a Muslim only do good deeds when other people are watching?
Because Allah sees and knows what we do whether people see us or not.
Explain why belief in resurrection is important to the belief in the Day of Judgment.
People must be brought back to life in order to be gathered and judged for their deeds.
A person says:
“I believe Allah will judge everyone, but that shouldn't affect how I live because the Day of Judgment hasn't happened yet.”
Give me 2 reasons why this statement goes against the purpose of believing in the Day of Judgment.
What is the connection between this life and the Hereafter?
Our actions in this life matter because we will be accountable for them in the Hereafter.
How does belief in the Day of Judgment encourage a Muslim to be honest?
They know Allah knows their actions and that they will be accountable for them.
A person says, “Death means everything is over.” How would you respond using what you learned?
Islam teaches that death is not the end. There is an Hereafter, including resurrection and the Day of Judgment.
Why did Allah give us this life if He already knows what we will do?
Allah gave us this life to test us. We choose what we do, and on the Day of Judgment, Allah will judge our choices and deeds fairly.