Origins of the universe (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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What is the primary source for Islamic beliefs about the origins of the universe?
What is the primary source for Islamic beliefs about the origins of the universe?
The Qur'an
According to Islamic teaching, who created the universe?
According to Islamic teaching, who created the universe?
Allah alone
According to the Qur'an, how long did it take Allah to create the heavens and earth?
According to the Qur'an, how long did it take Allah to create the heavens and earth?
Six periods of time
How do Muslims generally interpret the 'six days' mentioned in the Qur'an?
How do Muslims generally interpret the 'six days' mentioned in the Qur'an?
Periods of time
What do Muslims believe about how Allah brought the universe into existence?
What do Muslims believe about how Allah brought the universe into existence?
From nothing
What ongoing role does Allah have after creation, according to Islamic teaching?
What ongoing role does Allah have after creation, according to Islamic teaching?
Maintains & governs creation
How do many Muslims view the relationship between science and their religious beliefs about creation?
How do many Muslims view the relationship between science and their religious beliefs about creation?
Science & faith can coexist
How do Muslims who integrate science view the Big Bang theory?
How do Muslims who integrate science view the Big Bang theory?
As filling in details of how
What does the verse 'We are [its] expander' (Surah 51:47) support, according to some Muslims?
What does the verse 'We are [its] expander' (Surah 51:47) support, according to some Muslims?
An expanding universe
What is Tawhid?
What is Tawhid?
Belief in Allah's oneness
What does the Arabic term 'Khalq' mean?
What does the Arabic term 'Khalq' mean?
Creation
What approach do some Muslims take to the Qur'anic creation account?
What approach do some Muslims take to the Qur'anic creation account?
They accept it literally