General revelation (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards

Methods by which Allah makes his presence known to humanity

Allah communicates directly to an individual (prophets)

Accessible to all through nature, scripture, & teachings

Special revelation (to Muhammad) & general (for all people)

Natural world shows Allah's perfection & design continuously

Muhammad - the final messenger

Exists beyond human understanding & the physical world

Allah's presence found within everything in creation

Humans can develop relationship through prayer & worship

Difficult for humans to fully relate to or comprehend

To strengthen faith & provide understanding of his nature

Experiences explained by natural, not divine, causes

Lack of empirical evidence for supernatural revelation

Personal encounters with divine through mystical experiences