Islam - Nature Of God P100-101 Flashcards

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What is tawhid

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Allah is the only god

He alone created the earth and sustains it

Tawhid encompasses all the beliefs about the nature of Allah

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What are key beliefs about the nature of Allah

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Infinite - without beginning or end

Omnipotent - created the universe

Omniscient - sees all creation

Merciful and Benevolent - he helps humans by sending messengers who help people to live a good life

Transcendent - beyond human understanding

Immanent - involved in human lives

Fair and just - Allah will judge them on day of judgement

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Why is Tawhid important for Muslims

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Important and Muslims try to live their life according to the will of Allah

Allah acknowledges everything so they will try not to sin

Everything they have is because of the will of Allah and so they are completely dependent on him. This means they could be humble

Shirk - idolatry

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