Religious Studies GCSE
Revelation
What Revelation means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the Angel Jibril over a period of 23 years, beginning on the Night of Power.
The complete, uncorrupted, and universal message received by Muhammad, providing guidance for all humanity.
God as the Law-Giver provided the Torah and its mitzvot to Moses at Mount Sinai to guide human behaviour.
Divine revelation delivered by Jibril to the prophets, most notably reciting the Qur'an to Muhammad.
Knowledge about the divine gained through general and special revelation as sources of knowledge.
Allah's written communications sent to humanity through prophets to guide specific nations.
Topics that use Revelation
- Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Judaism - 3.1.6.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Theme C: The existence of God and revelation (AQA GCSE)
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