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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
The Arabic word for God, used by Muslims to refer to the one God.
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Paper 1
Revise: TawhidTawhid means the oneness and unity of Allah. This is more than saying that there is one God rather than many. It also means that God is completely unique, with no partners or equals.
The Arabic word for God, used by Muslims for the one God whom they worship.
Link a quotation to its meaning: ‘Nor is there to Him any equivalent’ supports the belief that Allah has no equal.
Keep Muhammad's role clear: Muslims honour him as Allah's messenger, not as a god.
When explaining an influence, connect the belief to a specific response: belief in Allah’s mercy may encourage repentance because Muslims trust that sincere wrongdoing can be forgiven.
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The Muslim name for God, believed to be the Creator of the universe.
Revise: Islamic Creation Beliefs and Scientific AccountsIslam teaches that the universe owes its existence to Allah, the Muslim name for God. Creation is therefore not simply a physical event: it expresses Allah’s power and knowledge. For Muslims, the universe has a divine source rather than being entirely independent of God.
The Arabic word for God; Muslims believe Allah is the one God, the creator and sustainer of everything.