nature of god Flashcards
1
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quotes
A
- ‘He is with you wherever you are’: immanent
- ‘This is God, your Lord, the Creator of everything
- ‘The Most Excellent Names belong to God: use them to call on Him’
2
Q
list qualities of God and meaning
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- immanent: God is present involved with life on Earth
- transcendent: God is beyond and outside life on Earth and universe
- beneficent: benevolent, all-loving
- omnipotent: almighty, all-powerful
- fairness: treats people fairly and impartially
- merciful: shows compassion or forgiveness despite having the power to punish them
- justice: just and fair, judges human actions, rewarding the good and punishing the bad
3
Q
describe the importance of the 99 names
A
- help muslims to understand God’s nature
- many memorise names and recite while praying
- help Muslims to feel God’s presence
4
Q
allahu akbar
A
- god is the greatest being, beyond human understanding
