The natural world (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Who created the natural world? (Islam)
Who created the natural world? (Islam)
Allah
Arabic term for stewardship in Islam
Arabic term for stewardship in Islam
Khalifa
Human role as Earth's caretakers in Islam
Human role as Earth's caretakers in Islam
Trustees/stewards (khalifa), not owners
Muslim responsibility for natural world
Muslim responsibility for natural world
Care for and protect it
3 environmental threats mentioned
3 environmental threats mentioned
Pollution, deforestation, fossil fuel burning
What environmental damage represents
What environmental damage represents
Failure in stewardship role
Who Muslims are accountable to for environment
Who Muslims are accountable to for environment
Allah
Why damaging environment disrespects Allah
Why damaging environment disrespects Allah
It's His creation
Resources to avoid wasting
Resources to avoid wasting
Water, food, raw materials
Transport alternatives encouraged
Transport alternatives encouraged
Walking or cycling
Rules for using animals as food
Rules for using animals as food
Halal rules
Purpose of halal slaughter rules
Purpose of halal slaughter rules
Minimise animal pain and suffering
Quranic description of animals (6:38)
Quranic description of animals (6:38)
Communities like humans
Status of vegetarianism in Islam
Status of vegetarianism in Islam
Valid choice but not required
When animal testing may be acceptable
When animal testing may be acceptable
For saving lives/medical advancement