Islamic Beliefs - Nature Of God Flashcards
1
Q
99 beautiful names
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this is the number of beautiful names for God that Muslims believe are important terms for God. These are found in the Quran and the Hadiths (sayings of Muhammad).
2
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Merciful
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the nature of God which depicts his mercy towards human beings as reiterated throughout the Our’an.
3
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Just
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belief that God will be fair in his judgement, giving punishment and reward where each are due.
4
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Omnipotent
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- the all-knowing, all-powerful nature of God.
5
Q
Al qadeer
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Arabic word for power of God
6
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Transcendent
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nature of God as being beyond the realm of human physicality and understanding.
7
Q
Immanent
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Immanent - the nature of God as being constantly close to humanity at all times.
8
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Beneficent
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Allah is completely good
9
Q
Fair
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belief in the impartiality of God’s judgement and treatment of human beings.
