The Nature of Allah Flashcards
(5 cards)
Why the characteristics of Allah are important for humans - Tawhid
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Tawhid is important because…
* Muslims must worship Allah alone and avoid the sin of shirk- to associate others with Allah. This means Muslims cannot use images or statues.
* This means there is one law, the shariah, for Muslims to follow.
* This means there is one ummah, the people of Allah.
Shahadah: I bear witness that there is no god but God
Why the characteristics of Allah are important for humans - omnipotence
Omnipotence is important because…
* It means that Allah is in control of everything that happens (Predestination, al-Qadr)
* It means Allah is a being worthy of respect and worship
Why the characteristics of Allah are important for humans - benevolence
Benevolence is important because…
* If Allah is loving and merciful to sinners, Muslims must be to others too
* On the Day of Judgement, Muslims will be able to request Allah’s mercy for sins if they have been merciful to others
Why the characteristics of Allah are important for humans - justice
Justice is important because…
* It affects how a Muslim will be judged on the Last Day- according to Allah’s principles of justice
* That fact that Allah is just means Muslims must be just to others.
in what way is Allah’s immanence shown and why is it important.
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Immanence means he is close to humans and can be contacted by humans
We are nearer to man than his jugular vein
