The existence of suffering (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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What challenge does suffering pose to Muslim belief?
What challenge does suffering pose to Muslim belief?
Questions Allah's compassionate & merciful nature
Qur'an chapter emphasising Allah's merciful character
Qur'an chapter emphasising Allah's merciful character
Surah Al-Fatihah (Surah 1)
How Surah 1 describes Allah (repeated phrase)
How Surah 1 describes Allah (repeated phrase)
Entirely Merciful & Especially Merciful
Natural evil definition
Natural evil definition
Suffering from natural disasters beyond human control
Examples of natural evil
Examples of natural evil
Earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, disease outbreaks
Moral evil definition
Moral evil definition
Suffering caused by human actions and choices
Examples of moral evil
Examples of moral evil
Wars, murder, theft, cruelty
Omnibenevolent meaning
Omnibenevolent meaning
All-loving and most caring
Omniscient meaning
Omniscient meaning
All-knowing
Omnipotent meaning
Omnipotent meaning
All-powerful
Theological problem: Allah's 3 attributes vs suffering
Theological problem: Allah's 3 attributes vs suffering
If all-loving, all-knowing & all-powerful, why does evil exist?
How some Muslims respond to problem of suffering
How some Muslims respond to problem of suffering
Accept it as part of Allah's greater plan