Islamic Worldview

Islamic Worldview

Dana Miller

APOL 104-B55

April 3, 2015

Monotheism is the doctrine or belief that there is only one God. Muslims, who are

followers of Islam, believe there is only one God, which is Allah. They believe that Allah

ultimately has control over all of creation; however, they do accept some ideas of

evolutionary creation. Muslims believe man is separated from the rest of creation because

Allah has given man divine gifts, such as Intelligence, free will, and the power of speech.

Animals were also created to serve God, but only by naturally fulfilling their purpose.

Muslims do not believe that a personal relationship is necessary with Allah, and that they

are of really no ultimate importance to him. The term Islam means submission or

obedience to God, and they are only here to serve and obey him. The concepts of Morality

are obtained from their religious texts, such as the Qur’an. Ideas of right and wrong are

centered around basic beliefs and principles, and by following the Five Pillars. The strict

following of the Five Pillars is necessary to gain entry into eternal Paradise. They believe

that salvation is ultimately based on human effort, and that Allah has control over each

person’s eternal destiny. Muslims also believe there are different levels of Hell, which is the

eternal state of damnation. The level of hell that one is destined to is determined by their

particular beliefs and they way they ultimately lived out their life.

Although Islam and Christianity both serve only one God, they are both very different

Gods. Christianity believes there is only one Creator of all things, which is God, and does

not accept the idea of any evolutionary creation. Although God created plants, animals,

etc., and they are important, man is the only one created in His image. This makes us

unique and special, and gives us immense value to God. We were created...