Introduction to Religion and Its Development

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What is the term 'religion' strictly defined as in the context of human conscience?

a submissive attitude of human conscience towards some sacred object

What is the sacred object referred to in the definition of religion?

a superhuman controlling power whose pleasure and displeasure are responsible for happiness and sufferings of man

How does the history of religion relate to the development of human consciousness?

The history of religion and its development are the same as the history of the development of human consciousness

According to the Qur'an, what is the relationship between human consciousness and the religion of Islam?

Human consciousness is born with the faith of Islam Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of Islam, and what concept does it postulate?

The main source of Islam is the Holy Qur'an, and it postulates the existence of a Superhuman Power as the Creator and Controller of the whole universe Signup and view all the answers

According to the Qur'an, what is the only way to secure salvation?

Through submission to the Almighty Signup and view all the answers

What is the first aspect of the Absolute in the process of creation?

The Essence in its absoluteness Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the Command 'Be!' in the process of creation?

The thing comes into existence and participates positively in its own creation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the thing being created in the process of creation?

It participates positively in its own creation, with its own power Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the things (creatures) and the Absolute in this worldview?

The things are provisionally considered as independently existent, but are ultimately particularized forms of the Absolute Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'preparedness' in the process of creation?

It is a manifestation of the thing's own power Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate reality of the things (creatures) in this worldview?

They are particularized forms of the Absolute Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of creation in the Islamic world-view?

It is a fundamental concept that plays a prominent role Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the creative word of God, 'Be!'?

It has a decisive meaning in the coming-into-being of all beings Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between creation and self-manifestation?

Creation is naturally identical with self-manifestation Signup and view all the answers

What is the ontological ground of existence in Islamic theology?

The One-Absolute Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the term 'creation' in Islamic theology?

To make a concession to the established pattern of Islamic thought Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the One-Absolute presents three different aspects?

Its phenomenal aspect Signup and view all the answers