Religious Studies GCSE
Divine revelation
What Divine revelation means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Divine revelation
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Reference: AQA
Authority communicated to humanity through the Qur'an, which Muslims consider the direct, unaltered word of God and the ultimate source of guidance.
Topics that use Divine revelation
- Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Adalat
- Akhirah
- Authority
- Divine authority
- Divine Justice
- Divine Justice vs Predestination
- Faith and Action
- Free will
Using Divine revelation in the exam
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