Human responsibility and accountability
I can explain what Muslim beliefs are about human responsibility and accountability, their importance and influence on a Muslim’s life.
Human responsibility and accountability
I can explain what Muslim beliefs are about human responsibility and accountability, their importance and influence on a Muslim’s life.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Muslims believe that all humans will be held accountable for the actions they have done whilst on earth.
- Humans are responsible for these actions because of free will and freely chose those actions.
- Humans will be judged on these actions on Judgement Day.
Keywords
Accountability - when people have to accept responsibility for their actions
Free will - being able to choose between different actions
Judgement Day - when all humans will be judged on their actions in life and sent on to the afterlife
Responsibility - free will makes humans accountable for their deeds
Common misconception
Islam has a belief in original sin, that humans are born with the stain of a tendency to sin due to the actions of Adam and Eve.
Each person is blamed for their own sins, not for the sins of any other person, past or present.
To help you plan your year 10 religious education lesson on: Human responsibility and accountability, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 religious education lesson on: Human responsibility and accountability, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
people being responsible for their actions
the ability to choose between different actions
when humans are judged on their actions in the afterlife
free will makes humans accountable for their deeds