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What does 'Khalaqa' refer to in the context of creation?
What does 'Khalaqa' refer to in the context of creation?
In what way does 'Amr' differ from other concepts of creation?
In what way does 'Amr' differ from other concepts of creation?
How does 'Ja ‘ ala' define the act of creation?
How does 'Ja ‘ ala' define the act of creation?
What does the term 'Sawwā' imply about creation?
What does the term 'Sawwā' imply about creation?
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Which of the following concepts relates to the timing and design of creation?
Which of the following concepts relates to the timing and design of creation?
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What does 'Khalaqa' emphasize in the process of creation?
What does 'Khalaqa' emphasize in the process of creation?
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Which concept relates creation to an immediate and non-temporal command?
Which concept relates creation to an immediate and non-temporal command?
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How does 'Ja ‘ ala' characterize the processes involved in creation?
How does 'Ja ‘ ala' characterize the processes involved in creation?
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What aspect does 'Sawwā' address concerning humanity?
What aspect does 'Sawwā' address concerning humanity?
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In what way does the term 'Amr' differ from 'Khalaqa'?
In what way does the term 'Amr' differ from 'Khalaqa'?
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Study Notes
Khalaqa
- Khalaqa refers to the creation of all things (Khāliqu kulli shay’in).
- It's a gradual process, involving the idea of measuring, fitting creations into a scheme of other things.
- Creation is presented as the process of evolution.
Amr
- Amr represents Command, Direction, or Design.
- It's described as a single, timeless entity, like the twinkling of an eye (wa mā Amrunā illā wāḥidah).
Ja’ala
- Ja’ala signifies the act of making new shapes, forms, and dispositions.
- Examples include the setting out of the sun and moon, and the succession of day and night.
Sawwā
- Sawwā describes bringing something to perfection.
- This is exemplified in humanity's inherent faculty of distinguishing between right and wrong (wa nafsi wa mā sawwāhā).
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Description
This quiz explores the Islamic concepts of creation, command, and the processes involved in shaping the universe. Key terms like Khalaqa, Amr, Ja’ala, and Sawwā are analyzed for their meanings and implications in Islamic theology. Gain insights into how these principles relate to the nature of existence and creation.