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== Behind the scenes == |
== Behind the scenes == |
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| − | Allah is mentioned by Ad Avis in Hoyle 3. This is obviously a reference to the god of Islam. See [[Ad Avis quotes (Hoyle 3)]]. In Arabic language and Islamic cultures Allah is the name for the "God" of Abrahamic traditions (although certain aspects of this God vary by religion). In QFG2, the concept of a mono-theistic "God" in beliefs of Shapeir, is mentioned at least once, specifically by Ali Fakir. |
+ | Allah is mentioned by Ad Avis in Hoyle 3. This is obviously a reference to the god of Islam. See [[Ad Avis quotes (Hoyle 3)]]. In Arabic language and Islamic cultures Allah is the name for the "God" of Abrahamic traditions (although certain aspects of this God vary by religion, such that for example, in Islam, [[Christ]] is another prophet (a mere man), rather than the Son of God, and Allah has no son). In QFG2, the concept of a mono-theistic "God" in beliefs of Shapeir, is mentioned at least once, specifically by Ali Fakir (but this is perhaps the limits to understanding Shapeir's religious culture within the game). |
While the main Quest for Glory series does not generally make direct references to real world religions (other than some holidays such as [[Christmas]], and more obvious reference to Greek, and Egyptian religions/afterlives/gods). |
While the main Quest for Glory series does not generally make direct references to real world religions (other than some holidays such as [[Christmas]], and more obvious reference to Greek, and Egyptian religions/afterlives/gods). |
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Revision as of 18:41, 18 October 2015
Allah is the god of the people of Shapeir and Raseir.[1]
Background
Allah brings success to those he favors and smiles upon. Followers of Allah may end up in the Paradise where the Houris live. Iblis is Allah's greatest nemesis. Ad Avis is a believer in Allah and his Prophet (or at least claim to be) . However this is unlikely to be true as he was trying to release Iblis and destroy Shapeir. Those who do not follow Allah are known as infidels. The Hero is known as the Infidel of Shapeir by Khaveen.
Behind the scenes
Allah is mentioned by Ad Avis in Hoyle 3. This is obviously a reference to the god of Islam. See Ad Avis quotes (Hoyle 3). In Arabic language and Islamic cultures Allah is the name for the "God" of Abrahamic traditions (although certain aspects of this God vary by religion, such that for example, in Islam, Christ is another prophet (a mere man), rather than the Son of God, and Allah has no son). In QFG2, the concept of a mono-theistic "God" in beliefs of Shapeir, is mentioned at least once, specifically by Ali Fakir (but this is perhaps the limits to understanding Shapeir's religious culture within the game).
While the main Quest for Glory series does not generally make direct references to real world religions (other than some holidays such as Christmas, and more obvious reference to Greek, and Egyptian religions/afterlives/gods).
There are a number of things mentioned in Quest For Glory II and Quest for Glory III that are taken from or inspired by Islamic ideas. These include the Houris of Paradise, the idea of 'Infidels', certain aspects of the backstory of Julanar, and some of the characters in QFG2 are inspired by the names of famous leaders of Islamic caliphates, emirates, and sultanates. The evil Marid Iblis takes its name from, and is more or less inspired by Islam's version of the Devil/Satan (though in QFG, Iblis and Shaytan are treated as seperate entities).
Only Hoyle 3 makes reference to Allah/God having a Prophet, a reference to the Islamic Prophet, Muḥammad.