Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B 1RB0
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Islam: Matters of Life and Death
Muslim attitudes to euthanasia
- 3 things to know
- Paper 1
Overview
Active and passive, voluntary and non-voluntary, Surah 2:153 to 156 for the terminally ill, the value of suffering at life's end, withdrawing treatment, hospice care, Humanist arguments, and a Muslim doctor's response.
What you need to know
Answer each one before you reveal it.
How do Muslims distinguish active from passive euthanasia?
What is the difference between voluntary and non-voluntary euthanasia?
Questions from this subtopic
Each one with the model answer underneath.
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How do Muslims distinguish active from passive euthanasia?
Model answer
Active euthanasia deliberately ends a life, which Muslims regard as murder. Passive euthanasia withdraws treatment, which many Muslims allow when treatment is futile.
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What is the difference between voluntary and non-voluntary euthanasia?
Model answer
Voluntary euthanasia happens at the patient's own request. Non-voluntary euthanasia happens when the patient cannot ask, such as someone in a coma.
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Why do most Muslims oppose euthanasia?
Model answer
Most Muslims believe only Allah decides the time of death. Ending a life early, even out of mercy, is seen as taking Allah's role.
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What does Surah 2:155–156 teach that is relevant to euthanasia?
Model answer
Surah 2:155 says Allah tests people with fear, hunger and loss of life. Believers respond, 'We belong to Allah and to him we return'.
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How does Surah 2:153 guide Muslims facing terminal illness?
Model answer
Surah 2:153 tells believers to seek help through patience and prayer, for Allah is with the patient. Muslims believe illness borne patiently is rewarded.
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Why do some Muslims believe suffering at the end of life has value?
Model answer
A hadith teaches that no hardship befalls a Muslim without Allah removing some of their sins. Suffering can purify the soul before death.
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