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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
Being answerable for one’s beliefs, intentions and actions; in Islam, ultimately before Allah.
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Paper 1
Revise: AkhirahAccountability means that they must answer for those choices. Although Muslims believe that Allah knows everything, they also believe that humans can choose how to act. Allah’s knowledge does not remove their responsibility.
Paper 1, Paper 3
Taking responsibility for one's actions and answering for the harm they cause.
Revise: Forgiveness in SikhismRana could choose to forgive, but full reconciliation required accountability from Roque as well. Mercy and justice need not be opposites: compassion can leave room for change without denying the crime or removing the need to protect others.
Being answerable for one’s choices and actions; in Islam, every person is ultimately answerable to Allah.
When explaining the influence of Akhirah, connect the belief to a specific action: accountability before Allah may encourage honesty, helping others or asking for forgiveness.
Distinguish forgiveness from reconciliation and freedom from punishment. A person may forgive while still expecting accountability.
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