Evil and suffering (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Why does suffering exist despite Allah's power & love?
Why does suffering exist despite Allah's power & love?
Part of Allah's greater plan
Allah's attribute emphasised repeatedly in Qur'an
Allah's attribute emphasised repeatedly in Qur'an
Mercy and compassion
What 'Allah is perfectly just' means
What 'Allah is perfectly just' means
Entirely good; moral evil will be punished
Term: Allah is all-powerful
Term: Allah is all-powerful
Omnipotent
Term: Allah is all-knowing
Term: Allah is all-knowing
Omniscient
What Allah gave humans regarding their behaviour
What Allah gave humans regarding their behaviour
Free will/freedom to choose
Arabic term for patience
Arabic term for patience
Sabr
Natural evil definition
Natural evil definition
Disasters from natural events: earthquakes, floods, disease
Moral evil definition
Moral evil definition
Suffering from human choices: murder, theft, cruelty
Meaning of 'Insha'Allah'
Meaning of 'Insha'Allah'
If Allah wills it
Why Allah allows suffering according to Muslims
Why Allah allows suffering according to Muslims
As a test of faith, patience, and character
Three main Muslim responses to suffering
Three main Muslim responses to suffering
Life as test, prayer for comfort, charitable action
Term: obligatory Islamic charitable giving
Term: obligatory Islamic charitable giving
Zakat