What do Muslims believe about the Day of Resurrection and Judgment?

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2015). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [10] (a) In answer to this question candidates need to write what Islamic teachings about the Day of Judgment are. They could say that all Muslims believe that the world as we know it will one day come to an end after which mankind will be raised again to answer before God. Development in the answer of how life will end on the appointed day and everything in this universe will be destroyed could be cited. Candidates may well say that this day is called qayama and quote from the Qur'an on events of this day. The blowing of the second trumpet and of resurrection of all life including humans, jinns, angels etc. could be given followed by an account of the final judgment when humankind will be presented in the court of the almighty to give an account of their deeds. The virtuous ones will receive their book of records in their right hand and the sinners in their left hand. The reward and punishment will be meted out justly in God's court and those who will emerge successful in this judgment will enter paradise and those who are condemned will enter hell. Again quotes from the Qur'an can be given by candidates to support their answer and add detail and development to it.
2. [4] (b) Candidates need to give their reasons for how they think this belief affects the everyday lives of Muslims. In the answer they could say that because they know they will be presented before God and will have to account for their every deed they will lead their lives in a God conscious manner, they could say that in order to attain a place in paradise they will shun vices and live their lives according to Islamic teachings. All valid responses need to be credited.