the nature of God Flashcards
1
Q
how do muslims say god is the greatest?
A
allahu akbar
2
Q
how many names are there for God in the qur’an and hadith?
A
99
3
Q
why do muslims try to learn the 99 names?
A
for better understanding of God
4
Q
what are the qualities of Allah?
A
omnipotent
omniscient
omnibenevolent
omnipresent
just
transcendent
merciful
immanent
5
Q
how is God just and beneficent?
A
-judges all
-judgement is tempered with mercy
-in daily prayers, muslims refer to him as merciful
-understands human suffering
-knows how difficult it is to live under his commands
-demands humans emulate his qualities and treat others fairly,justly and mercifully
