Islamic Concepts of Creation and Command
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What does 'Khalaqa' refer to in the context of creation?

  • The gradual process of creating all things (correct)
  • The creation of a single entity in an instant
  • The design and command behind creation
  • The perfection of existing forms
  • In what way does 'Amr' differ from other concepts of creation?

  • It is described as a command unrelated to time. (correct)
  • It emphasizes the gradual evolution of forms.
  • It focuses on the perfection of created entities.
  • It represents creation as a process over time.
  • How does 'Ja ‘ ala' define the act of creation?

  • An instantaneous act of creation without evolution
  • Commanding and directing the process of evolution
  • Creating new forms and establishing sequences (correct)
  • The ability to distinguish between right and wrong
  • What does the term 'Sawwā' imply about creation?

    <p>It relates to the perfecting of a creature's innate abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following concepts relates to the timing and design of creation?

    <p>Sawwā highlights the role of perfection in creation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Khalaqa' emphasize in the process of creation?

    <p>The gradual integration of all created things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept relates creation to an immediate and non-temporal command?

    <p>Amr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does 'Ja ‘ ala' characterize the processes involved in creation?

    <p>By highlighting the cyclical nature of heavenly bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does 'Sawwā' address concerning humanity?

    <p>The innate capacity to differentiate between right and wrong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does the term 'Amr' differ from 'Khalaqa'?

    <p>It applies to a single command rather than a collection of creations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    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.

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