Religious Studies A-Level
Fitrah
What Fitrah means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Fitrah
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The innate human disposition, which includes the capacity for reason and the drive to understand the Creator through His creation.
The innate human nature or primordial state, used in arguments regarding the 'natural' roles of men and women in society.
Topics that use Fitrah
- Islam: Religion and science (AQA A-Level)
- Islam – Religion and society: Multi-faith societies, pluralism, gender, and interfaith dialogue (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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