The nature of Allah (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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What type of religion is Islam?
What type of religion is Islam?
Monotheistic - belief in one God (Allah)
What does Tawhid mean?
What does Tawhid mean?
Oneness of God; worship only one God
Immanence of Allah
Immanence of Allah
Allah is close & actively involved in the world
Transcendence of Allah
Transcendence of Allah
Allah exists above & beyond human understanding
Omnipotence of Allah
Omnipotence of Allah
Allah has complete & unlimited power
Beneficence of Allah
Beneficence of Allah
Allah is caring & loving towards creation
Mercy of Allah
Mercy of Allah
Allah's willingness to forgive people
Fairness & justice of Allah
Fairness & justice of Allah
Allah judges completely fairly & without bias
What does Adalat mean?
What does Adalat mean?
Allah is equitable & just; key in Shi'a Islam
Number of main characteristics of Allah
Number of main characteristics of Allah
Eight
Number of Allah's beautiful names
Number of Allah's beautiful names
99
What does Al-Rahman mean?
What does Al-Rahman mean?
The Compassionate
What does Al-Hakam mean?
What does Al-Hakam mean?
The Judge