Islam - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/02) - Beliefs and teachings - Nature of Allah — OCR GCSE Religious Studies
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Islam - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/02) - Beliefs and teachings - Nature of Allah explained
Islam - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/02) - Beliefs and teachings - Nature of Allah covers 7 specification points, including Tawhid (oneness); Merciful; Omnipotent;… and The meaning of Tawhid and its relationship to….
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- The importance for Muslims of the 99 names of Allah with specific knowledge and understanding of: Tawhid (oneness); Merciful; Omnipotent; Benevolent; Fair and Just; Transcendent; Immanent
- The meaning of Tawhid and its relationship to the concept of shirk
- The implications of Tawhid and shirk for polytheism and Christianity
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- Issues related to the Nature of Allah and how these attributes are shown: Allah’s role as creator and judge demonstrate His omnipotence; His concern with humankind and intervention as evidence of immanence; His guidance to humankind showing His merciful nature
- The Shi’a concept of the Imamate and its relationship to Shi’a belief in Tawhid
- Common and divergent attitudes of different groups of Muslims towards the nature of Allah
- Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Muslim groups