ISLAM
actions, and his personal characteristics. The Sunnah is seen as crucial to guiding
interpretation of the Koran.
For Muslims is also remarkable to believe in the ,,Day of Resurrection", Yawm al-Quiyamah.
They believe the timee of Qiyamah is preordained by God but unkown to man. The trials and
tribulations preceding and during the Qiyamah are described in the Koran and the hadith, and
also in the commentaries of scholars. The Koran emphazises bodily resurecction, a break from
the pre-Islamic Arabian understanding of death. On Yawm al-Qiyamah, Muslims believe all
mankind will be judged on their good and bad deeds. The Koran lists several sins that can
condemn a person to hell, such as disbelief in God, and dishonesty, however, the Koran makes
it clear God will forgive the sins of those who repent if he so wills. Good deeds, such as
charity, prayer and compassion towards animals, will be rewarded with entry to heaven. For