Religious Studies GCSE
Nirgun
What Nirgun means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The concept of God as separate from the universe, without form or physical qualities.
The aspect of God that is transcendent, existing beyond the physical universe.
Topics that use Nirgun
- Sikhism - 3.1.7.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Community
- Devotion
- Divine Immanence (Sargun)
- Equality
- Equality and the divine spark
- Five evils
- Five Khands
- Free will
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