- What is the purpose of the Ayatul Kursi: "Verse of the Throne"
The purpose of this passage is to describe the immensity of Allah and his power. To reiterate that he owns everything and everything is created by him. It implements key ideas like the one that he is eternal and will never end. He is the only God.
2. What, according to Muslims what are the four areas that prove the existence of God / Allah
1- The complexity of nature that proves an intelligent creator
2- Our human abilities like thought, creativity, invention, etc. that no other animals can preform
3- The presence of God through revelations, prophets, and guidance proves life is directed
4- Our inner feelings that make us ponder meaning, the existence of a question proves the existence of an answer
3. What does it mean to "surrender to Allah"?
It means to accept that the entire natural world is following the rules created by him and have thus surrendered to him. Following our natural course is how one surrenders to Allah, and preforming the role in nature that was intended.
4. What is the role of free will in Islam and following God's will
The role of free will is that it is simply a gift given by God that comes with the consequence of good vs bad. This gift is given to serve God's free will and unite with him. God's will is the "best thing that any one of us could ever do" because love and fellowship with God is the ultimate reward for following God's love. Kids don't obey but their love is worth weeks of anger.
5. Fitrah: Why is it important to have this in addition to free will? According to Islam, how is it that all of us have Fitrah, even if we are not Muslim?
This is our moral compass that helps guide use through life. This explains our superiority over animals and why the gift of free will was given to us by God. It helps us feel euphoria. Everybody has this inclination but our enviornments push us towards other religions and ways of life.
6. In your own words explain Fitrah
Fitrah is that urging feeling to do right even when all your desires tell you to help yourself.
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