Origins of the universe (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Primary source for Islamic creation beliefs
Primary source for Islamic creation beliefs
The Qur'an
Sole Creator in Islam
Sole Creator in Islam
Allah
Time taken for Allah to create heavens & earth
Time taken for Allah to create heavens & earth
Six periods of time
How Muslims interpret 'six days' of creation
How Muslims interpret 'six days' of creation
As periods of time, not literal 24-hour days
Allah created universe from...
Allah created universe from...
Nothing
Allah's ongoing role after creation
Allah's ongoing role after creation
Continues to sustain and govern/maintain creation
Two Muslim approaches to creation account
Two Muslim approaches to creation account
Literal interpretation & integration with science
Most Muslims' view on religion & science conflict
Most Muslims' view on religion & science conflict
No conflict - they can be true simultaneously
How science helps Muslims understand creation
How science helps Muslims understand creation
Fills in details not explained in Qur'an
Surah 51:47 & expanding universe
Surah 51:47 & expanding universe
Some Muslims see it as supporting expanding universe theory
Tawhid meaning
Tawhid meaning
Allah's oneness, including as sole Creator
Khalq meaning
Khalq meaning
Arabic term for creation
Quote establishing Allah as Creator
Quote establishing Allah as Creator
Allah is Creator of all things & guardian over all things
Nature of Allah's creation plan
Nature of Allah's creation plan
Perfect plan with divine order
Divine wisdom in Islam
Divine wisdom in Islam
Everything Allah created serves a purpose in His plan